Indiana weather in May
Planning a journey to Indiana this May 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 May?
Indiana is a region in the United States of America. May in Indiana generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Michigan City at 21°C to warm in Evansville at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Evansville and 10°C in Michigan City.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wabash with an average of 91 mm to high rainfall in French Lick with 143 mm. Meanwhile, Indianapolis enjoys approximately 270 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Indiana in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Indiana climate page.
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Average weather in Indianapolis
In May Indianapolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Merrillville
In May Merrillville generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Michigan City
In May Michigan City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Portage
In May Portage generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hammond
In May Hammond generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Indiana, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Indiana?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Indianapolis, May might be a good time to visit Indiana.
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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