Weather in Indianapolis in May
In an average May, Indianapolis sees a daily high around 73°F and a low around 55°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 73°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 62°F to 83°F |
| Average low | 55°F |
| Typical low range | 43°F to 65°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
93°F
2012-05-27
Lowest
47°F
2023-05-01
Low
Highest
75°F
2012-05-25
Lowest
29°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
112°F
1991-05-28
Lowest
18°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
20.3 g/m³
1991-05-30
Lowest
3.2 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
25 mph
2003-05-11
Lowest
3 mph
1991-05-15
Gust
Highest
54 mph
1997-05-05
Lowest
9 mph
1980-05-02
Precip
Wettest
12.46 in
1996
Driest
0.84 in
1988
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