City in Indiana

Indianapolis Weather Forecast

Indianapolis weather: 72°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 72°F now🕔 7:21 PM local📅 Best: May, July, August, September and October👥 880.000

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Sep 19

🌦️ 82° / 65°

Light showers · 42% rain · wind 8 mph

Sunday, Sep 20

🌦️ 91° / 69°

Drizzle · 42% rain · wind 10 mph

Best time to go outside today

7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 9.4/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.6
Outdoors9.6
Beach day8.3
Swimming8.5
Hiking9.5
Running8.8
Cycling9.5
Camping9.4
Fishing8.7
Photography8.4
Stargazing9.6
Family time9.6
Driving9.4
Flying out9.4

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is a city in Indiana. Its coordinates are 39.7684, -86.1581. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Indianapolis right now?

It is currently 72°F (22°C) with clear. Humidity is 94% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Indianapolis?

May, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Indianapolis, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Indianapolis in?

Indianapolis observes America/Indiana/Indianapolis (UTC-04:00). The local time is 7:21 PM.

How many people live in Indianapolis?

Indianapolis has a population of approximately 880.000.

What is the nearest airport to Indianapolis?

The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 178 mi away and Nashville International Airport (BNA), 253 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Indianapolis?

Popular options include Indiana Dunes National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Starved Rock State Park, Hocking Hills State Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Gateway Arch National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated September 17, 2026 at 7:21 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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