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Broad Ripple in April
Broad Ripple warms up: highs climb to 63°F (17°C), from 50°F in March, with lows of 42°F (5°C) and about 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain.
It scores 79/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 63°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 4.4 in (111 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What April feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 63°F (17°C), good for long walks.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.4 in (111 mm).
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (September & October).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 7°C (13°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 58/100 in March to 79/100.
- Our Indianapolis New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — April falls outside it.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 42°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Broad Ripple in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Monon Trail
Paved rail trail running through the middle of Broad Ripple, busy with walkers and runners on Jan 1.
Why now April scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Indy Art Center
Community art center on the White River with ARTSPARK, a free outdoor sculpture park reached from the Monon Trail.
Why now Highs near 63°F and 4.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Broad Ripple Park
City park on the north bank of the White River with riverside paths and a view back toward the village.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Newfields
The Indianapolis Museum of Art and its gardens; Winterlights fills the grounds with about 2 million lights into early January.
Nearby in April
- Indianapolis in April~7 mi · highs 63°F, 4.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown Cincinnati in April~102 mi · highs 66°F, 4.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Louisville in April~114 mi · highs 67°F, 5.2 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Indiana Dunes in April~132 mi · highs 58°F, 3.5 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Broad Ripple in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Broad Ripple?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 79/100 against a best of 89 in September & October. Expect highs of 63°F (17°C) and 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain.
How cold is Broad Ripple in April?
Average highs are 63°F (17°C) and average lows 42°F (5°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Broad Ripple in April?
Some: about 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.9 in (1141 mm).
What should I pack for Broad Ripple in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 42°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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