Indianapolis weather in May (Indiana, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Indianapolis in May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Indianapolis typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

Indianapolis in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With around 270 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Indianapolis climate page with graphs.

 

Indianapolis, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 270 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 60%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Indianapolis, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Indianapolis.

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