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Carmel (IN) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Carmel can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Carmel can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 2°C during cooler months like February.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -8°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Carmel is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1182 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives high rainfall, averaging 153 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snow/rainfall, with 68 mm over 11 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Carmel Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Carmel. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Indianapolis, the United States of America (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Indianapolis, the United States of America (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Forecast for Carmel (IN)

Sun   Dec 22
1°C | -8°C
S 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
3°C | -4°C
S 6 m/s
1.5 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Tue   Dec 24
3°C | -1°C
NW 2 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Carmel in the United States of America

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Carmel?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Carmel?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Carmel?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Carmel?
    June tops the wettest month list with 153 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Carmel?
    January is the driest month with 68 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Carmel?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 297 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.