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Best Time to Visit Broad Ripple

September & October are the best time to visit Broad Ripple on the climate data: September scores 89/100, with highs around 78°F (26°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain. April – June and August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.

Broad Ripple, Indiana, United States
Best months
Sep & Oct
Shoulder
Apr – Jun and Aug
Toughest
Dec – Feb
Warmest
Jul · 84°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 19°F
Wettest
Jun · 5.3 in
Driest
Feb · 2.7 in

Broad Ripple weather by month

Highs run from 35°F to 84°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 44.9 in (1141 mm) of rain and snow.

5°14°23°32°41°50°59°68°77°86°35°Jan38°Feb50°Mar63°Apr73°May81°Jun84°Jul83°Aug78°Sep65°Oct51°Nov39°Dec075150
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Broad Ripple, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high35°F1°C38°F3°C50°F10°C63°F17°C73°F23°C81°F27°C84°F29°C83°F29°C78°F26°C65°F18°C51°F11°C39°F4°C
Avg low19°F-7°C21°F-6°C31°F-1°C42°F5°C53°F12°C62°F17°C65°F19°C64°F18°C56°F13°C44°F7°C33°F0°C24°F-4°C
Rain/snow3.0 in75 mm2.7 in68 mm3.5 in88 mm4.4 in111 mm4.7 in119 mm5.3 in134 mm4.4 in112 mm3.7 in95 mm3.2 in81 mm3.7 in93 mm3.2 in82 mm3.3 in83 mm
Humidity87%85%81%78%79%79%78%75%72%74%80%86%
Cloud71%70%66%61%62%53%50%48%45%55%60%72%
Comfort424358798074727889856341

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 259 m (850 ft), close to Broad Ripple's own ~220 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Broad Ripple season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 35–39°F (1–4°C), and nights reach 19°F (-7°C). It's the driest season, with only about 8.9 in (226 mm) of rain or snow, 20% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 42/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 50°F highs in March to 73°F by May. About 12.5 in (318 mm) of rain falls across these months, 28% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in March. April & May score well without being the very best (season average 72/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 81–84°F (27–29°C). It's the wettest season, with about 13.4 in (341 mm) of rain, 30% of the year's total. June – August feel humid, with humidity near 79%. June and August score well without being the very best (season average 75/100).

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 78°F highs in September to 51°F by November. About 10.1 in (256 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 33°F (0°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 79/100).

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Plan by month

By comfort score: 5 Great, 3 Good, 1 Fair and 3 Tough. Great months: April & May and August – October. Tap a month for its own guide.

Broad Ripple weather questions

When is the best time to visit Broad Ripple?

September & October are the best time to visit Broad Ripple on the climate data: September scores 89/100, with highs around 78°F (26°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain. April – June and August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Broad Ripple?

June is the wettest month, averaging about 5.3 in (134 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 2.7 in (68 mm). The yearly total is around 44.9 in (1141 mm).

What is the coldest month in Broad Ripple?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C) and highs of 35°F (1°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 84°F (29°C).

Is Broad Ripple humid in summer?

Yes: in June – August humidity averages 79% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 84°F (29°C).

Does it get below freezing in Broad Ripple?

On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – March, bottoming out around 19°F (-7°C) in January.

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