Lincoln in December

5.1out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 4°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.

4°CAvg high
-6°CAvg low
4Rainy days (34 mm)
9:05 hDaylight
07:50Sunrise · 16:55 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 4°C
  • Some rain: about 4 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -6°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.1 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

2° -8° J 5° -6° F 12° 0° M 18° 6° A 24° 12° M 29° 18° J 32° 20° J 30° 19° A 26° 14° S 19° 7° O 11° 0° N 4° -6° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 2°C-8°C24 mm 5– – 4.6
February 5°C-6°C31 mm 5– – 5.1
March 12°C0°C54 mm 7– – 6.3
April 18°C6°C91 mm 10– – 7.1
May 24°C12°C129 mm 12– – 7.2
June 29°C18°C108 mm 11– – 7.4
July 32°C20°C88 mm 9– – 7.1
August 30°C19°C80 mm 9– – 7.5
September 26°C14°C71 mm 8– – 8.0
October 19°C7°C64 mm 7– – 7.7
November 11°C0°C41 mm 5– – 6.4
December 4°C-6°C34 mm 4– – 5.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Lincoln in December?

Daytime highs average 4°C and nights about -6°C.

When is the best time to visit Lincoln?

The best months are September, October, August, June.