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Indianapolis in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Indianapolis in November 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Indianapolis in November usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +52°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 10 rainy days with an average precipitation of 79 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+9°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
79 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Indianapolis has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Indianapolis in November

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

The temperature in November is +55°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +79°F during the day and a minimum of +18°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +57°F.

Is Indianapolis warm or cold in November?

Indianapolis is typically chill in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +66°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +37°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

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

Climate in Indianapolis in November

Indianapolis weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+66°F+52°F+41°F
Min. temperature
+23°F+9°F-18°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+79°F+70°F
Rainfall
81 mm79 mm60 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
72%73%78%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1018 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
853
Cloudy days
111314
Rainy days
12108
Snowy days
026

November typically has worse weather conditions compared to October. It’s getting colder in November. From +66°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +52°F. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 81 mm to 79 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in October to 5 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 increasing during November, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Indianapolis based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in November stands at 13%, leading to total precipitation of around 27 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. Indianapolis is amazing in November with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during November in Indianapolis based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in November is 3%, for a monthly total of around 1 mm.

Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last November in Indianapolis?

This is the weather in Indianapolis in November 2023:
1 November
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+46°F
2 November
☀️
+55°F
3 November
☀️
+61°F
4 November
☁️
+66°F
5 November
☁️
+62°F
6 November
☀️
+75°F
7 November
☁️
+71°F
8 November
☁️
+79°F
9 November
☁️
+75°F
10 November
☁️
+58°F
11 November
☀️
+52°F
12 November
☀️
+57°F
13 November
☀️
+64°F
14 November
☀️
+62°F
15 November
☀️
+66°F
16 November
☀️
+66°F
17 November
☁️
+60°F
18 November
☀️
+52°F
19 November
☀️
+59°F
20 November
☁️
+52°F
21 November
🌧️
+51°F
22 November
☁️
+47°F
23 November
☀️
+54°F
24 November
☁️
+44°F
25 November
☁️
+42°F
26 November
☁️
+39°F
27 November
☁️
+35°F
28 November
🌨️
+32°F
29 November
☀️
+47°F
30 November
☁️
+57°F
In November 2023 Indianapolis had 13 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 November 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 November:

Is November a good time to visit Indianapolis?

It’s always a good time to visit Indianapolis, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Indianapolis in November?

Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Indianapolis rainy in November?

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

Is it sunny in Indianapolis in November?

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

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

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.