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Indiana Weather in October

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

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

What to Expect in Indiana in October

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Michigan City at 16°C (61°F) and pleasant in Evansville at 21°C (70°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Evansville and 7°C (45°F) in Michigan City.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Fort Wayne with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Tell City with 133 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

October brings good sunshine to many areas. Indianapolis sees around 200 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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 October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Indiana, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Indiana (October)

Precipitation variation in Indiana (October)

Indianapolis

In October Indianapolis generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
18°C (64°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
200 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Indianapolis →

Merrillville

In October Merrillville generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
195 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Merrillville →

Michigan City

In October Michigan City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
205 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Michigan City →

Portage

In October Portage generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Portage →

Hammond

In October Hammond generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
195 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
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 October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Indianapolis 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Merrillville 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Michigan City 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Portage 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Hammond 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Valparaiso 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)

Indiana weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Indiana, the United States of America typically experiences pleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Indianapolis average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

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

Indianapolis averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Indiana, the United States of America during October, with Indianapolis averaging close to 90 mm (3.5 in).

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

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Indiana, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Indianapolis. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

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