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Indianapolis in July
Indianapolis'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 33 min
- Comfort score
- 72/100 · Good
What July feels like
Highs settle around 84°F (29°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 65°F (19°C).
Humidity averages 78%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.4 in (112 mm).
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).
- July sits inside the May – Oct window our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 84°F
- 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 places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Indianapolis in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
8-mile protected bike and walking path linking downtown's cultural districts.
Why now July scores 72/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
Monument Circle's 284-foot centerpiece; ride or climb to the observation deck.
Eiteljorg Museum
Museum of Native American and Western art in White River State Park.
Garage Food Hall
Food hall in Bottleworks' old Coca-Cola bottling garage with local vendors.
Shapiro's Delicatessen
Family-run deli since 1905; cafeteria line for corned beef and pastrami.
Nearby in July
- Broad Ripple in July~7 mi · highs 84°F, 4.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown Cincinnati in July~99 mi · highs 87°F, 4.1 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Louisville in July~107 mi · highs 86°F, 4.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Indiana Dunes in July~138 mi · highs 83°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown Indianapolis.
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.
Indianapolis in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Indianapolis?
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. July is inside the May – Oct window our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop recommends.
How hot is Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 84°F), 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 places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Indianapolis
Routes in season in July
- Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop May – Oct
Planning Indianapolis in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.