Indianapolis · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 41°F, low 23°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
41° / 23°F
Humidity
69%
Rain days
13/mo
Wind
13 mph
What February feels like in Indianapolis
Sunrise
08:36
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:19
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Indianapolis in February
The kit for February in Indianapolis: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+4° avg high
0 rain days
Indianapolis in January →
February
41°F avg high
13 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-10° avg high
-1 rain days
Indianapolis in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Indianapolis in February?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Indianapolis in February?+
Average high 41°F, average low 23°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Indianapolis?+
Compared to January (avg high 37°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 51°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Indianapolis in February?+
Expect about 13 measurable rain days in February, on average.