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Indianapolis in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Indianapolis in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Indianapolis in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Indianapolis in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +64°F and about 4 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 16 rainy days and 107 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • April is usually the driest month of the year in Indianapolis

Average weather

☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
107 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Indianapolis has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Indianapolis in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Indianapolis for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +66°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +82°F during the day and a minimum of +28°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +55°F.

Is Indianapolis warm or cold in April?

Indianapolis is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +52°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +34°F to +45°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Indianapolis:

Climate in Indianapolis in April

Indianapolis weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+52°F+64°F+73°F
Min. temperature
-8°F+19°F+30°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+86°F+95°F
Rainfall
83 mm107 mm115 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
70%66%69%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
444
Cloudy days
1299
Rainy days
111616
Snowy days
410

April often has better weather than March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +52°F to +64°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 83 mm to 107 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 66%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Indianapolis in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Indianapolis is gradually decreasing during April, going from 9 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Indianapolis based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 43%, leading to total precipitation of around 73 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
April is one of the rainiest months in Indianapolis, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Indianapolis wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 115 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 45 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Indianapolis?

This is the weather in Indianapolis in April 2023:
1 April
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+68°F
2 April
☁️
+58°F
3 April
☁️
+74°F
4 April
☁️
+80°F
5 April
☁️
+75°F
6 April
☁️
+56°F
7 April
☁️
+58°F
8 April
☁️
+63°F
9 April
☀️
+66°F
10 April
☁️
+71°F
11 April
☀️
+75°F
12 April
☀️
+78°F
13 April
☀️
+80°F
14 April
☁️
+80°F
15 April
☁️
+79°F
16 April
🌧️
+74°F
17 April
☁️
+47°F
18 April
☀️
+62°F
19 April
☁️
+81°F
20 April
☁️
+83°F
21 April
☁️
+80°F
22 April
☁️
+53°F
23 April
☁️
+45°F
24 April
☁️
+54°F
25 April
☁️
+58°F
26 April
☀️
+60°F
27 April
☁️
+65°F
28 April
🌫️
+61°F
29 April
☁️
+70°F
30 April
🌧️
+55°F
In April 2023 Indianapolis had 6 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Indianapolis climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Indianapolis in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+59°F) and the highest in 2012 (+67°F). The driest year was 1999 with only 656 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1833 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Indianapolis in April:

Is April a good time to visit Indianapolis?

April is a really good time to go to Indianapolis. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Indianapolis.

Can you sunbathe in Indianapolis in April?

April has mild temperatures in Indianapolis. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Indianapolis rainy in April?

Indianapolis is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Indianapolis in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Indianapolis in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Indianapolis

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Indianapolis, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.