Weather on May 3 at Indiana Dunes
Indiana Dunes National Park
Based on 55 years of data from Gary, IN
Planning Your Visit
May 3rd in Indiana Dunes National Park (via Gary, IN) typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 63°F and lows near 44°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 3rd was in 2001 (73°F average), while the coldest was 2023 (38°F) — a 35°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of May 3rd dates historically, with the wettest May 3rd recording 2.87" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for May 3rd 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 | 56°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2024 | 83°F | 59°F | 1.83" | 0" |
| 2023 | 47°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 54°F | 47°F | 0.86" | 0" |
| 2021 | 68°F | 48°F | -- | -- |
| 2020 | 71°F | 44°F | -- | -- |
| 2019 | 52°F | 41°F | 0.91" | 0" |
| 2018 | 87°F | 59°F | 2.87" | 0" |
| 2017 | 51°F | 34°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2016 | 53°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 76°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 52°F | 45°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 2013 | 56°F | 40°F | -- | -- |
| 2012 | 79°F | 65°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 57°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 66°F | 51°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2009 | 66°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 74°F | 53°F | 2.01" | 0" |
| 2007 | 57°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 64°F | 48°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2005 | 44°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 45°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 51°F | 37°F | -- | -- |
| 2002 | 53°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 83°F | 64°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 68°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 79°F | 53°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 57°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 55°F | 37°F | -- | 0" |
| 1996 | 65°F | 39°F | -- | 0" |
| 1995 | 59°F | 39°F | -- | 0" |
| 1994 | 63°F | 34°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 71°F | 57°F | 0.28" | 0" |
| 1992 | 71°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 67°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 66°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 64°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 72°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 63°F | 42°F | 0.58" | 0" |
| 1986 | 59°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 71°F | 34°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 60°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 54°F | 41°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1982 | 79°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 75°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 64°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 74°F | 45°F | 2.03" | 0" |
| 1978 | 60°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1977 | 78°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 48°F | 32°F | 0.38" | 0" |
| 1975 | 70°F | 53°F | 0.43" | 0" |
| 1974 | 62°F | 50°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 1973 | 52°F | 39°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1972 | 61°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 53°F | 33°F | 0" | 0" |