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Broad Ripple in July
Broad Ripple's warmest month brings highs averaging 84°F (29°C), lows of 65°F (19°C) and about 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 72/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 65°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 4.4 in (112 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 72/100 · Good
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 84°F (29°C).
After dark, temperatures fall to about 65°F (19°C).
With 78% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Some rain is likely, about 4.4 in (112 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around July
July sits mid-table; the best months are September & October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Comfort holds steady from June (74 → 72/100).
- 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 — July falls outside it.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes84°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics78% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Broad Ripple in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time 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 July scores 72/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Monon Trail
Paved rail trail running through the middle of Broad Ripple, busy with walkers and runners on Jan 1.
Why now Highs near 84°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 July
- Indianapolis in July~7 mi · highs 84°F, 4.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown Cincinnati in July~102 mi · highs 87°F, 4.1 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Louisville in July~114 mi · highs 86°F, 4.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Indiana Dunes in July~132 mi · highs 83°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Broad Ripple?
It's middling, scoring 72/100. The best months are September & October, at up to 89. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain.
How hot is Broad Ripple in July?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 65°F (19°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Broad Ripple in July?
Some: about 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.9 in (1141 mm).
What should I pack for Broad Ripple in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (84°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (78% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Broad Ripple in July?
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