Climate Insights for Lincoln

The climate in Lincoln is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 971mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 184mm of rainfall. Lincoln is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 59cm accumulating over the season.

Lincoln has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Lincoln is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 971mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 184mm of rainfall. August and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 21mm. That's 163mm 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 59cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.

Lincoln is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/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 June at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

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.