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 / -10 °C, 5 rain days36 °F / 14 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, icy), late Jul–Aug (heat and humidity).4 °C / -8 °C, 5 rain days39 °F / 18 °F, 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 / -2 °C, 7 rain days52 °F / 28 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Lincoln, Nebraska's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.18 °C / 4 °C, 9 rain days64 °F / 39 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Lincoln, Nebraska's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.23 °C / 10 °C, 11 rain days73 °F / 50 °F, 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 / 16 °C, 10 rain days84 °F / 61 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, icy), late Jul–Aug (heat and humidity).32 °C / 19 °C, 9 rain days90 °F / 66 °F, 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 / 18 °C, 8 rain days88 °F / 64 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Lincoln, Nebraska's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.26 °C / 12 °C, 8 rain days79 °F / 54 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Lincoln, Nebraska's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.19 °C / 5 °C, 7 rain days66 °F / 41 °F, 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 / -2 °C, 5 rain days50 °F / 28 °F, 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 / -8 °C, 5 rain days37 °F / 18 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday