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Lincoln Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Lincoln can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Lincoln. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like February.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 2°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Lincoln has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 746 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Lincoln has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 77 mm, and the driest month, February, with 49 mm, is minimal.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Lincoln. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Doncaster, the United Kingdom (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Doncaster, the United Kingdom (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Forecast for Lincoln

Tue   Dec 24
13°C | 6°C
W 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
11°C | 7°C
SW 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
10°C | 6°C
S 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Lincoln in the United Kingdom

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Lincoln?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lincoln?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lincoln?
    June tops the wettest month list with 77 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lincoln?
    February is the driest month with 49 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lincoln?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 194 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.