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The best time to visit Lincoln

Month-by-month climate averages for Lincoln, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Lincoln is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.

Lincoln is warmest in January (highs near 22°C) and coldest in July (lows around 4°C), with roughly 732 mm of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Lincoln forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Lincoln weather by month

what to expect in Lincoln through the year

Here is Lincoln's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Lincoln by season.

Jan
22°
14°
Warm
Feb
22°
13°
Warm
Mar
19°
11°
Mild
Apr
17°
Mild
May
14°
Cool
Jun
12°
Cool
Jul
11°
Cool
Wettest
Aug
12°
Cool
Sep
15°
Mild
Oct
17°
Mild
Nov
18°
10°
Mild
Dec
21°
12°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Lincoln?
The most comfortable time to visit Lincoln is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Lincoln?
January is the warmest month in Lincoln, averaging highs near 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Lincoln?
July is the coldest month in Lincoln, with lows around 4°C.
When is the rainy season in Lincoln?
The wettest month in Lincoln is usually July, out of roughly 732 mm of precipitation across the year.

Lincoln month by month