Indiana climate
World Climates covers 4 places in Indiana. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Evansville (14 °C56 °F) and the coolest is South Bend (10 °C50 °F). The wettest is Evansville with 1,243 mm49 in of precipitation per year, the driest Fort Wayne with 966 mm38 in.
The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are hot-summer humid continental (Dfa, 3 places) and humid subtropical (Cfa, 1 place).
The highest monthly average high is in Evansville (30 °C87 °F in August); the lowest monthly average low is in Fort Wayne (−8 °C18 °F in January).
Across the places in Indiana, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are August, September and October (2, 4 and 1 of 4 places respectively).
Frequently asked questions
Which is the warmest place in Indiana?
By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Indiana is Evansville at 14 °C56 °F. The coolest is South Bend at 10 °C50 °F.
Where does it rain the most in Indiana?
Evansville gets the most precipitation, 1,243 mm49 in in an average year. The driest place is Fort Wayne with 966 mm38 in.
How many places in Indiana does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for 4 places in Indiana. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
When is the best time to visit Indiana?
It depends on the place. Across Indiana, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are August, September and October. Check the page of each city for its own best months.
Climate of every place in Indiana
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 11 | 29 | −7 | 1,141 |
| Fort Wayne | 10 | 29 | −8 | 966 |
| Evansville | 14 | 30 | −5 | 1,243 |
| South Bend | 10 | 29 | −8 | 994 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.