The weather in May in Indianapolis

It's warm in May in Indianapolis with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 18°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Indianapolis. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Indianapolis, Oklahoma. 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 39°C in 2022, Indianapolis reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 152 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Indianapolis

Click on any day in May 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.

May weather comparison

  Indianapolis New York
Average temperature 26°C 22°C
Max. temperature 30°C 28°C
Min. temperature 10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 152 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 16 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Indianapolis with warm temps, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights around 13°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 26°C, with nights around 15°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Indianapolis is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°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 May in Indianapolis, Oklahoma. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Indianapolis

Temperature in May in Indianapolis over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Indianapolis, Oklahoma. 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 May in Indianapolis

Total precipitation in May in Indianapolis over the years

Daily UV index in May in Indianapolis

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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.