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

How does the October weather in Lincoln compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In October, Lincoln typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 6°C.

Precipitation

Lincoln in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 214 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lincoln, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 214 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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

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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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

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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