Weather in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States in May
In an average May, Indianapolis sees a daily high around 71°F and a low around 51°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 71°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 60°F to 81°F |
| Average low | 51°F |
| Typical low range | 40°F to 62°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
90°F
2018-05-28
Lowest
45°F
1989-05-06
Low
Highest
71°F
1991-05-30
Lowest
25°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
108°F
2018-05-28
Lowest
13°F
2020-05-08
Humidity
Highest
20.1 g/m³
1991-05-30
Lowest
3.9 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
32 mph
1995-05-17
Lowest
4 mph
1988-05-31
Precip
Wettest
7.91 in
1981
Driest
1.10 in
1988
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