Weather on May 2 at Indiana Dunes
Indiana Dunes National Park
Based on 54 years of data from Gary, IN
Planning Your Visit
May 2nd in Indiana Dunes National Park (via Gary, IN) typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 66°F and lows near 44°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest May 2nd was in 2018 (74°F average), while the coldest was 2003 (41°F) — a 33°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 39% of May 2nd dates historically, with the wettest May 2nd recording 4.01" of rain. The last decade has been 7.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 7.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 2nd in Indiana Dunes? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76°F | 52°F | 0.23" | 0" |
| 2024 | 76°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 47°F | 39°F | 1.02" | 0" |
| 2022 | 55°F | 48°F | -- | 0" |
| 2021 | 82°F | 60°F | -- | -- |
| 2020 | 78°F | 57°F | -- | -- |
| 2019 | 63°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 85°F | 64°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 58°F | 40°F | 0.28" | 0" |
| 2016 | 51°F | 43°F | -- | 0" |
| 2015 | 61°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 50°F | 42°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 2013 | 83°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 67°F | 53°F | 0.2" | 0" |
| 2011 | 67°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 74°F | 52°F | 1.7" | 0" |
| 2009 | 56°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 75°F | 57°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 2007 | 86°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 60°F | 55°F | 0.97" | 0" |
| 2005 | 51°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 45°F | 40°F | 0.46" | 0" |
| 2003 | 45°F | 37°F | -- | -- |
| 2002 | 69°F | 41°F | 0.66" | 0" |
| 2000 | 61°F | 39°F | 0.81" | 0" |
| 1999 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 66°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 53°F | 41°F | 1.27" | 0" |
| 1996 | 66°F | 49°F | -- | 0" |
| 1995 | 55°F | 32°F | -- | 0" |
| 1994 | 54°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 76°F | 48°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1992 | 86°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 69°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 66°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 52°F | 40°F | 0.36" | 0" |
| 1988 | 75°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 73°F | 48°F | 0.81" | 0" |
| 1986 | 63°F | 33°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 60°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 65°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 60°F | 50°F | 4.01" | 0" |
| 1982 | 73°F | 33°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 59°F | 33°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 66°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 76°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 49°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1977 | 75°F | 47°F | 0.2" | 0" |
| 1976 | 65°F | 40°F | 0.94" | 0" |
| 1975 | 72°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 67°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 70°F | 50°F | 0.81" | 0" |
| 1972 | 70°F | 52°F | 0.33" | 0" |
| 1971 | 62°F | 35°F | 1.07" | 0" |