When to visit Indianapolis without the crowds
Indianapolis (Indiana, United States) is calmest in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in May and June. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Apr & Sep–Oct
When everyone heads home
The first week of June.
Tip
If you go in May but not for the race, avoid Memorial Day weekend: hotels sell out.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 3 °C (37 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 7 °C (44 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 1/5 · calm | 12 °C (53 °F) | |
| April | 1/5 · calm | 17 °C (63 °F) | |
| May | 4/5 · busy | 23 °C (74 °F) | Indianapolis 500 (late May), Memorial Day |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 28 °C (83 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 3/5 · moderate | 29 °C (85 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 3/5 · moderate | 28 °C (83 °F) | |
| September | 2/5 · calm | 26 °C (80 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 20 °C (67 °F) | |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 11 °C (52 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 6 °C (42 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Indianapolis without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually March and April (crowds 1/5). In April the average high is 17 °C (63 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December.
When is Indianapolis most crowded?
The busiest season is May and June. The first week of June.
What is the weather like in Indianapolis?
Average highs range from 3 °C (37 °F) in January to 29 °C (85 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Indianapolis?
The main ones: Indianapolis 500 (late May) (May).
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