Indianapolis Weather in May

What's the weather like in Indianapolis (Indiana) in May 2024?

The climate in Indianapolis during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

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

Indianapolis weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.2°C 73.8°F
Nightly temperature 10.6°C 51.1°F
Average temperature 16.9°C 62.4°F
Daily sunshine 9.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 105 mm 4.1 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 10.9°C 51.7°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest 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.

May temperatures in Indianapolis

Indianapolis average temperature in May

May rainfall

Indianapolis average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Indianapolis average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Indianapolis in May 2024.

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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
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