Indianapolis weather in August

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August in Indianapolis: warm, rainy — a great time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Indianapolis · #498 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 79/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Indianapolis climate normals — August

Daytime high28°C / 83°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low20°C / 67°F
Rainfall92 mm / 3.6 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days11 days
Humidity72%💧 humid
Dew point18°C / 64°F
Sunshine11.2 h/day
Daylight13.7 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)54🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Indianapolis in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Indianapolis?
August in Indianapolis: warm, rainy — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Indianapolis on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
What is the weather like in Indianapolis in August?
In August, Indianapolis averages a daily high of 28.4°C and a low of 19.6°C, with about 91.7 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Indianapolis in August?
Indianapolis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in August.

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