When is the best time to go to Indianapolis

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Indianapolis, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Indianapolis weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Indianapolis are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Indianapolis January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 61mm 4.8hrs 10.7hrs

The weather in January in Indianapolis is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Indianapolis for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Indianapolis and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Indianapolis with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Indianapolis February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 61mm 5.6hrs 11.7hrs

February in Indianapolis is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Indianapolis for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Indianapolis and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Indianapolis with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Indianapolis March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 92mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Indianapolis is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Indianapolis for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Indianapolis and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (51°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Indianapolis with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Indianapolis April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 99mm 7.8hrs 14.2hrs

Indianapolis's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Indianapolis.

April is in the spring in Indianapolis and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Indianapolis with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Indianapolis May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 105mm 9.2hrs 15.3hrs

May is a damp month in Indianapolis and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Indianapolis.

May is in the spring in Indianapolis and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Indianapolis with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Indianapolis June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 91mm 10.4hrs 10.7hrs

The weather in June in Indianapolis is characteristically warm and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Indianapolis, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Indianapolis and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Indianapolis with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Indianapolis July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 119mm 10.3hrs 11.7hrs

July in Indianapolis is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Indianapolis, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Indianapolis and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Indianapolis with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Indianapolis August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 93mm 9.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Indianapolis is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Indianapolis, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Indianapolis and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Indianapolis with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Indianapolis September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 75mm 8.5hrs 14.2hrs

Indianapolis's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Indianapolis, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Indianapolis and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Indianapolis with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Indianapolis October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 70mm 6.9hrs 15.3hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Indianapolis and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Indianapolis.

October is in the fall / autumn in Indianapolis and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Indianapolis with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Indianapolis November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 86mm 4.4hrs 10.7hrs

Indianapolis's weather in November is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Indianapolis for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Indianapolis and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Indianapolis with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Indianapolis December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 82mm 3.7hrs 11.7hrs

December in Indianapolis is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Indianapolis for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Indianapolis and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Indianapolis with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Indianapolis weather stats

Indianapolis weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.6°C 85.3°F
Driest month: January 61mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: July 10.3hrs
Coldest month: January 0.7°C 33.3°F
Wettest month: July 119mm 4.7ins
Warmest sea: August 23.6°C 74.5°F
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