Climate Insights for Lincoln

The climate in Lincoln is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 395mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 50mm of rainfall. Lincoln is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 120cm accumulating over the season.

Lincoln has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Lincoln is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 395mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 50mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7mm. That's 44mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 120cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 38cm.

Lincoln is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Lincoln, which began on June 21, 2026. Lincoln is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 83 days from now.

The best time to visit Lincoln is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 19mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lincoln based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.