Indiana weather in March
March is one of the least pleasant months in Indiana: highs of 10°C (49°F) and about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average -1°C (30°F) and cloud cover 66% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the 4th coolest. Compared with February, it is warmer and wetter; April brings highs of 17°C (63°F) and 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Indianapolis, the largest city in Indiana. See below for other places.
Is March a good time to visit Indiana?
least pleasant month Weather score 41/100.
March 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 March?
Some rain is normal: about 88 mm (3.5 in) falls in an average March. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is Indiana in March?
Days average 10°C (49°F) and nights -1°C (30°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 March
Weather can differ a lot within Indiana: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 10°C (49°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 88 mm | least pleasant |
| Fort Wayne | 9°C (47°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Evansville | 13°C (56°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 115 mm | fair |
| South Bend | 8°C (46°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 63 mm | least pleasant |
| Carmel | 10°C (49°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 88 mm | least pleasant |
| Bloomington | 11°C (52°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 109 mm | least pleasant |
| Hammond | 8°C (46°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 62 mm | least pleasant |
| Gary | 8°C (46°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 62 mm | least pleasant |
| Fishers | 10°C (49°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 88 mm | least pleasant |
| Lafayette | 10°C (49°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 73 mm | least pleasant |
| Muncie | 9°C (49°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 91 mm | least pleasant |
| Terre Haute | 11°C (52°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 86 mm | least pleasant |