When to go · Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska, month by month
The best months for Lincoln, Nebraska: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, icy), late Jul–Aug (heat and humidity).2 °C (36 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 5 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, icy), late Jul–Aug (heat and humidity).4 °C (39 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 5 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.11 °C (52 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Lincoln, Nebraska's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Lincoln, Nebraska's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.23 °C (73 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 11 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.29 °C (84 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 10 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, icy), late Jul–Aug (heat and humidity).32 °C (90 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 9 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, icy), late Jul–Aug (heat and humidity).31 °C (88 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 8 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Lincoln, Nebraska's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.26 °C (79 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Lincoln, Nebraska's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.19 °C (66 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.10 °C (50 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 5 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.3 °C (37 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 5 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lincoln, Nebraska, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Apr: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
May: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 9 (better)
May: 11
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Lincoln, Nebraska's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Lincoln, Nebraska's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Lincoln, Nebraska: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.