Climate

Lincoln weather by month

Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from 30 years of weather records.

Average temperatures

Best time to visit: May, September, October, when highs are mild and rain is lightest.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Snow	Wet days
January	36°F	14°F	0.70 in	6.5 in	6
February	41°F	18°F	0.90 in	7.1 in	6
March	54°F	29°F	1.6 in	3.4 in	8
April	65°F	39°F	2.7 in	1.2 in	10
May	75°F	51°F	4.9 in	0.10 in	12
June	85°F	62°F	4.5 in	0.00 in	10
July	89°F	67°F	3.2 in	0.00 in	9
August	87°F	64°F	3.3 in	0.00 in	9
September	80°F	54°F	2.9 in	0.00 in	7
October	67°F	41°F	2.1 in	0.90 in	7
November	52°F	28°F	1.3 in	1.5 in	5
December	39°F	18°F	1.2 in	5.3 in	6

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Lincoln Muni Ap, Ne Us (4.7 mi away, 1,190 ft). Wet days: days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation.

What is the hottest month in Lincoln?

July, with an average high of 89°F and low of 67°F.

What is the coldest month in Lincoln?

January, with an average low of 14°F and high of 36°F.

When does it rain most in Lincoln?

May is the wettest month, averaging 4.9 in of precipitation; the year totals about 29.3 inches.

Does it snow in Lincoln?

Yes. Snowfall averages about 26 inches a year, mostly in February and January.

What is the best time to visit Lincoln?

For mild weather (highs between 65°F and 85°F) with the least rain, May, September, October.

Where do these numbers come from?

NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Lincoln Muni Ap weather station, 4.7 miles from downtown: 30-year averages, not a forecast.