May weather in Lincoln, ND
The average temperature in Lincoln in May is 54.5°F (41.9°F–67.1°F). Average precipitation: 2.54 inches.
May is a spring month in Lincoln, and is warmer than the annual average of 42.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 25.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 14h 50m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
67.1°F
Avg Low
41.9°F
Precipitation
2.54 in
Daylight
14h 50m
May records in Lincoln
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 75.9°F (2020) | 28.9°F (2017) | 0.32 in (2024) |
| May 2 | 82.0°F (2021) | 27.0°F (2023) | 0.27 in (2012) |
| May 3 | 84.9°F (2015) | 21.9°F (2013) | 0.26 in (2024) |
| May 4 | 82.0°F (2023) | 24.1°F (2013) | 0.01 in (2019) |
| May 5 | 81.0°F (2016) | 21.9°F (2021) | 0.19 in (2020) |
| May 6 | 89.1°F (2016) | 27.0°F (2013) | 0.08 in (2021) |
| May 7 | 84.0°F (2017) | 28.9°F (2019) | 0.28 in (2015) |
| May 8 | 90.0°F (2017) | 26.1°F (2021) | 0.45 in (2015) |
| May 9 | 82.9°F (2025) | 23.0°F (2020) | 0.39 in (2021) |
| May 10 | 86.0°F (2012) | 27.0°F (2014) | 0.61 in (2022) |
| May 11 | 89.1°F (2025) | 27.0°F (2020) | 0.70 in (2015) |
| May 12 | 95.0°F (2025) | 23.0°F (2020) | 0.13 in (2018) |
| May 13 | 95.0°F (2025) | 25.0°F (2013) | 1.56 in (2023) |
| May 14 | 91.0°F (2013) | 33.1°F (2014) | 0.08 in (2023) |
| May 15 | 80.1°F (2018) | 30.0°F (2014) | 0.61 in (2015) |
| May 16 | 84.9°F (2019) | 24.1°F (2014) | 1.39 in (2025) |
| May 17 | 87.1°F (2012) | 36.0°F (2025) | 1.32 in (2015) |
| May 18 | 84.9°F (2024) | 30.9°F (2014) | 1.28 in (2015) |
| May 19 | 79.0°F (2021) | 32.0°F (2015) | 1.30 in (2013) |
| May 20 | 84.0°F (2021) | 26.1°F (2015) | 1.65 in (2025) |
| May 21 | 84.0°F (2021) | 30.0°F (2015) | 0.76 in (2013) |
| May 22 | 82.9°F (2012) | 36.0°F (2025) | 0.41 in (2025) |
| May 23 | 87.1°F (2014) | 35.1°F (2022) | 0.36 in (2019) |
| May 24 | 89.1°F (2023) | 37.9°F (2012) | 0.20 in (2021) |
| May 25 | 84.0°F (2018) | 35.1°F (2012) | 0.62 in (2019) |
| May 26 | 90.0°F (2018) | 39.0°F (2024) | 0.75 in (2016) |
| May 27 | 91.0°F (2018) | 39.9°F (2016) | 0.35 in (2019) |
| May 28 | 84.0°F (2023) | 35.1°F (2021) | 0.43 in (2013) |
| May 29 | 88.0°F (2014) | 30.0°F (2021) | 0.18 in (2016) |
| May 30 | 90.0°F (2014) | 34.0°F (2012) | 0.36 in (2023) |
| May 31 | 87.1°F (2019) | 30.9°F (2012) | 1.82 in (2013) |