Indiana weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Indiana: highs of 4°C (38°F) and about 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average -4°C (24°F) and cloud cover 72% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and about as wet; January brings highs of 1°C (34°F) and 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Indianapolis, the largest city in Indiana. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Indiana?
least pleasant month Weather score 32/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Indiana. For better conditions, consider May–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Indiana in December?
Some rain is normal: about 83 mm (3.3 in) falls in an average December. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Indiana in December?
Days average 4°C (38°F) and nights -4°C (24°F).
Indiana weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C (34°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 75 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| February | 3°C (38°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 68 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| March | 10°C (49°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 88 mm | 66% | least pleasant |
| April | 17°C (63°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 111 mm | 61% | fair |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 119 mm | 62% | best |
| June | 27°C (80°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 134 mm | 53% | best |
| July | 28°C (83°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 112 mm | 50% | best |
| August | 28°C (83°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 95 mm | 48% | best |
| September | 25°C (78°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm | 45% | best |
| October | 18°C (64°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 93 mm | 55% | best |
| November | 10°C (50°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 82 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| December | 4°C (38°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 83 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Indiana in December
Weather can differ a lot within Indiana: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 4°C (38°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 83 mm | least pleasant |
| Fort Wayne | 3°C (37°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 64 mm | least pleasant |
| Evansville | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 103 mm | least pleasant |
| South Bend | 2°C (36°F) | -5°C (24°F) | 61 mm | least pleasant |
| Carmel | 4°C (38°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 83 mm | least pleasant |
| Bloomington | 5°C (41°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 98 mm | least pleasant |
| Hammond | 2°C (36°F) | -5°C (24°F) | 57 mm | least pleasant |
| Gary | 2°C (36°F) | -5°C (24°F) | 57 mm | least pleasant |
| Fishers | 4°C (38°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 83 mm | least pleasant |
| Lafayette | 3°C (38°F) | -5°C (24°F) | 71 mm | least pleasant |
| Muncie | 3°C (38°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 83 mm | least pleasant |
| Terre Haute | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 82 mm | least pleasant |