When is the best time to go to Indianapolis?

When is the best time to go to Indianapolis? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Indianapolis are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are April, May and June


Annual weather in Indianapolis

For full information about the climate and weather in Indianapolis a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 25°F/34°F
3in
February 27°F/40°F
3in
March 38°F/52°F
3.9in
April 49°F/63°F
5.7in
May 59°F/72°F
6.5in
June 68°F/81°F
6.4in
July 70°F/85°F
5.2in
August 67°F/83°F
4in
September 61°F/77°F
3.8in
October 50°F/65°F
3.6in
November 40°F/52°F
3in
December 32°F/41°F
3.3in


Weather and climate in Indianapolis

Indianapolis enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Indianapolis is 61°F (ranging from 34°F in january to 85°F in july). Annual rainfall is 51.1in, with a minimum of 3in in november and a maximum of 6.5in in may.
  • From january to march the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 45°F and, in march, 6 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of april and october the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 65°F and it rains about 3.6in each month.
  • From november to december the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 38°F in average and you can expect to have 3.3in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Indianapolis

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Indianapolis: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Indianapolis

Find out when Indianapolis has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Indianapolis

  • Very low season in Indianapolis
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Indianapolis
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: September, November and December.
  • High season in Indianapolis
    The number of visitors to Indianapolis is high in: April, May, June, August and October.
  • Peak season in Indianapolis
    The largest number of tourists visiting Indianapolis is during: July.

Figure: Visitor index for Indianapolis month by month



Best time for low prices in Indianapolis

Average prices of hotels in Indianapolis month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Indianapolis. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Indianapolis

On average, it costs $ 104 per day to hire a car in Indianapolis. This price varies by $ 13 depending on the month. In october, hiring a car costs an average of $ 96 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 108.

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