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Indiana Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Indiana, the United States of America in April.

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Planning a trip to Indiana, the United States of America this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Indiana in April

Indiana, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in Indiana generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Michigan City at 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Clarksville at 21°C (70°F). At night it cools down to 9°C (48°F) in Clarksville and 4°C (39°F) in Michigan City.

For a closer look at conditions across Indiana, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Plymouth with an average of 94 mm (3.7 in) to heavy rainfall in New Albany with 168 mm (6.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Indianapolis enjoys about 215 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Indiana by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Indiana — and find the best time to visit. (based on Indianapolis)

January2°C (36°F) February3°C (37°F) March11°C (52°F) April18°C (64°F) May23°C (73°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October18°C (64°F) November11°C (52°F) December5°C (41°F)
Best Time to Visit Indiana →

Best Places to Visit in Indiana in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Indiana.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Indiana

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Indiana, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Indiana (April)

Precipitation variation in Indiana (April)

Indianapolis

In April Indianapolis generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
215 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Indianapolis →

Merrillville

In April Merrillville generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
217 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Merrillville →

Michigan City

In April Michigan City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
210 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Michigan City →

Portage

In April Portage generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Portage →

Hammond

In April Hammond generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
217 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Hammond →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Indiana, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Indiana in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Indianapolis 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Merrillville 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Michigan City 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Portage 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Hammond 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Valparaiso 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)

Indiana weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Indiana, the United States of America in April?

Expect tolerable weather across Indiana, the United States of America in April. The popular destination of Indianapolis averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Indiana, the United States of America in April?

Indianapolis averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does Indiana, the United States of America get a lot of rain in April?

Indiana, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in April. Indianapolis typically averages about 134 mm (5.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Indiana, the United States of America?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Indiana, the United States of America with overall tolerable weather in Indianapolis.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Indianapolis. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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