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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, September 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 July (highs near 86°F) and coldest in January (lows around 19°F), with roughly 31 inches of precipitation across the year and May the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, September 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, 1991-2020 averages

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
33°
19°
Cold
Feb
42°
20°
Cool
Mar
52°
31°
Cool
Apr
63°
41°
Mild
May
74°
52°
Warm
Wettest
Jun
82°
61°
Warm
Jul
86°
67°
Hot
Aug
84°
65°
Warm
Sep
77°
56°
Warm
Oct
65°
45°
Mild
Nov
49°
32°
Cool
Dec
37°
22°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Lincoln?
The most comfortable time to visit Lincoln is usually April, September 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?
July 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 19°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 31 inches of precipitation across the year.

Lincoln month by month