Lincoln weather in May (Illinois, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Lincoln as May approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Lincoln includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 24°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C.

Precipitation

Lincoln in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 281 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lincoln climate page with graphs.

 

Lincoln, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 281 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 63% *  

Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Lincoln, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lincoln.

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