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Indianapolis in March
Indianapolis warms up: highs climb to 50°F (10°C), from 38°F in February, with lows of 31°F (-1°C) and about 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 58/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (88 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 58/100 · Fair
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 50°F (10°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C), so expect frost and ice.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.5 in (88 mm).
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are September & October.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 42°F.
- Comfort improves from 43/100 in February to 58/100.
- Our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop recommends May – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- 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 March
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
8-mile protected bike and walking path linking downtown's cultural districts.
St. Elmo Steak House
Downtown steakhouse since 1902, famous for a fiery horseradish shrimp cocktail.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Race cars and Indy 500 history at the speedway; grounds tours often run.
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.
Nearby in March
- Broad Ripple in March~7 mi · highs 50°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown Cincinnati in March~99 mi · highs 53°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Louisville in March~107 mi · highs 55°F, 4.4 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Indiana Dunes in March~138 mi · highs 46°F, 2.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, drier
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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Indianapolis?
It's middling, scoring 58/100. The best months are September & October, at up to 89. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain. Our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop recommends May – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Indianapolis in March?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 31°F (-1°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Indianapolis in March?
Some: about 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.9 in (1141 mm).
What should I pack for Indianapolis in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), 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).
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