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

Curious about the May weather in Lincoln? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Lincoln generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Lincoln in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 149 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 273 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September 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 10°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 149 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 273 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 61%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Lincoln in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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