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Weather in August in Indiana

Planning a journey to Indiana this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Indiana in August?

Indiana is a region in the United States of America. August in Indiana generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Michigan City at 27°C to very warm in Evansville at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Evansville and 17°C in Michigan City. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tell City with an average of 60 mm to high rainfall in Valparaiso with 156 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Indianapolis enjoys approximately 275 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Indiana for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Indiana climate page.

Where to go in Indiana in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Indiana on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Indiana?

Indianapolis

In August Indianapolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Indianapolis
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<<   July July
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29°C 
19°C 
297 hours 
111 mm 
12 days 
29°C 
18°C 
275 hours 
81 mm 
10 days 
26°C 
14°C 
235 hours 
85 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Indianapolis

Merrillville

In August Merrillville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Merrillville
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<<   July July
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29°C 
18°C 
319 hours 
110 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
17°C 
280 hours 
146 mm 
11 days 
25°C 
13°C 
226 hours 
111 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Merrillville

Michigan City

In August Michigan City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Michigan City
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<<   July July
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27°C 
18°C 
309 hours 
118 mm 
11 days 
27°C 
17°C 
301 hours 
120 mm 
12 days 
23°C 
13°C 
240 hours 
102 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Michigan City

Portage

In August Portage generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Portage
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<<   July July
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28°C 
18°C 
114 mm 
11 days 
27°C 
17°C 
135 mm 
11 days 
24°C 
13°C 
112 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Portage

Hammond

In August Hammond generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Hammond
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<<   July July
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29°C 
19°C 
319 hours 
108 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
18°C 
280 hours 
120 mm 
11 days 
24°C 
14°C 
226 hours 
100 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Hammond

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

Is August the best time to visit Indiana?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Indiana. Typically, the climate in Indianapolis is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, August and September provide perfect weather in Indianapolis. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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