Lincoln weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 16°C (60°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM (1.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr, Jun–Oct. Lincoln sits 371 m (1,217 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 5%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM (1.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr, Jun–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Lincoln weather
Is it raining in Lincoln right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 16° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM (1.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Lincoln this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–23° and lows of 6–16°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Lincoln lately?
In the past 7 days, Lincoln had 2 rainy days and 4.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lincoln?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Lincoln weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lincoln?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lincoln is Apr, Jun–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 1°C (33°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Lincoln?
May is the wettest month, with about 126 mm (5.0 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 17 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Lincoln?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 20°C (67°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 1°C (33°F) and lows of -9°C (16°F).
Does Lincoln have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 126 mm (5.0 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months