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The best time to visit Lincoln

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Lincoln is usually April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.

Lincoln is warmest in June (highs near 86°F) and coldest in January (lows around 18°F), with roughly 27 inches of precipitation across the year and May the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.

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 °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Lincoln by season.

Jan
32°
18°
Cold
Feb
48°
26°
Cool
Mar
52°
31°
Cool
Apr
66°
44°
Mild
May
77°
55°
Warm
Wettest
Jun
86°
65°
Hot
Jul
86°
67°
Hot
Aug
86°
67°
Hot
Sep
83°
62°
Warm
Oct
70°
50°
Mild
Nov
53°
36°
Cool
Dec
42°
27°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Lincoln?
The most comfortable time to visit Lincoln is usually April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Lincoln?
June is the warmest month in Lincoln, averaging highs near 86°F.
What is the coldest month in Lincoln?
January is the coldest month in Lincoln, with lows around 18°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Lincoln?
The wettest month in Lincoln is usually May, out of roughly 27 inches of precipitation across the year.

Lincoln month by month