Lincoln Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Lincoln, Nebraska - NE, USA)

When it comes to the climate in Lincoln, the state capital's weather is very much influenced by its situation on the flat, expansive Great Plains. Visitors can expect to experience four rather distinct seasons, with winters that tend to be both chilly and dry, followed by a fairly brief and mild spring.

When the summer climate arrives in Lincoln, daytime temperatures quickly soar from June onwards. During the hottest and sunniest weather, temperatures climb as high as 32°C / 90°F and even approach 40°C / 104°F on occasion.

These extremes mean that whenever you are planning a visit, you certainly need to think about what clothes to pack.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

Not only are the summers in Lincoln reliably hot, there can be days of high humidity. This means that the high temperatures can feel a little uncomfortable, with the climate being slightly 'sticky' and oppressive by day and even at night. However, the warm summer evenings are usually extremely pleasant and balmy, meaning that al fresco dining when the sun is setting becomes a particularly popular activity to enjoy.

The high temperatures roll into the fall season, although the nights start feeling chillier, especially when October makes an appearance. By the time that November is here, the days are much colder and overnight frosts start to become commonplace. Snowy weather can actually be expected anytime from October to April, with December, January and February each seeing over 5 inches / 12.7 cm of snow on average.

Lincoln Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	0°C / 32°F	-12°C / 10°F
February	3°C / 37°F	-9°C / 16°F
March	10°C / 50°F	-3°C / 27°F
April	18°C / 64°F	4°C / 39°F
May	23°C / 73°F	10°C / 50°F
June	29°C / 84°F	16°C / 61°F
July	32°C / 90°F	19°C / 66°F
August	30°C / 86°F	17°C / 63°F
September	25°C / 77°F	12°C / 54°F
October	19°C / 66°F	5°C / 41°F
November	10°C / 50°F	-3°C / 27°F
December	2°C / 36°F	-9°C / 16°F