The weather in March in Indianapolis

It's cool in March in Indianapolis with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 5°C.

Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Indianapolis. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Indianapolis, Indiana. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 26°C in 2022, Indianapolis reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -9°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -17°C to a highest value of 16°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In March, there is an average of 102 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,1 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in March for Indianapolis

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Indianapolis. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Indianapolis New York
Average temperature 11°C 11°C
Max. temperature 18°C 14°C
Min. temperature -4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 102 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 13 days 10 days
Total snowfall 2,1 cm 7 cm
Snowy days 1 day 4 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Indianapolis with cold temps, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights around 0°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 12°C, with nights around 2°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Indianapolis is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in Indianapolis, Indiana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Indianapolis

Temperature in March in Indianapolis over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Indianapolis, Indiana. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in Indianapolis

Total precipitation in March in Indianapolis over the years

Daily Snowfall in March in Indianapolis

Snowfall in March in Indianapolis per year

Daily UV index in March in Indianapolis

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Indianapolis, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Indianapolis by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Indianapolis. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.