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The best time to visit Indianapolis

Month-by-month climate averages for Indianapolis, IN, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

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Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Indianapolis is usually April, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.

Indianapolis is warmest in July (highs near 83°F) and coldest in January (lows around 22°F), with roughly 42 inches of precipitation across the year and May the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, September and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Indianapolis forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Indianapolis weather by month

what to expect in Indianapolis through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Indianapolis's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Indianapolis by season.

Jan
35°
22°
Cold
Feb
42°
22°
Cool
Mar
51°
32°
Cool
Apr
62°
42°
Mild
May
72°
52°
Warm
Wettest
Jun
82°
61°
Warm
Jul
83°
64°
Warm
Aug
82°
64°
Warm
Sep
76°
57°
Warm
Oct
65°
45°
Mild
Nov
50°
34°
Cool
Dec
40°
27°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Indianapolis?
The most comfortable time to visit Indianapolis is usually April, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Indianapolis?
July is the warmest month in Indianapolis, averaging highs near 83°F.
What is the coldest month in Indianapolis?
January is the coldest month in Indianapolis, with lows around 22°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February and December.
When is the rainy season in Indianapolis?
The wettest month in Indianapolis is usually May, out of roughly 42 inches of precipitation across the year.

Indianapolis month by month