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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.

Short answer

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

Indianapolis is warmest in July (highs near 85°F) and coldest in January (lows around 26°F), with roughly 42 inches of precipitation across the year and March the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May and October. Expect overnight frost in January and February.

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

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
39°
26°
Cold
Feb
50°
30°
Cool
Mar
54°
35°
Cool
Wettest
Apr
64°
44°
Mild
May
75°
55°
Warm
Jun
83°
62°
Warm
Jul
85°
66°
Hot
Aug
83°
65°
Warm
Sep
79°
60°
Warm
Oct
68°
48°
Mild
Nov
54°
38°
Cool
Dec
45°
32°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Indianapolis?
The most comfortable time to visit Indianapolis is usually April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Indianapolis?
July is the warmest month in Indianapolis, averaging highs near 85°F.
What is the coldest month in Indianapolis?
January is the coldest month in Indianapolis, with lows around 26°F. Overnight frost is likely in January and February.
When is the rainy season in Indianapolis?
The wettest month in Indianapolis is usually March, out of roughly 42 inches of precipitation across the year.

Indianapolis month by month