May weather in Lincoln, NE
The average temperature in Lincoln in May is 63.1°F (51.2°F–75.0°F). Average precipitation: 4.91 inches.
May is a spring month in Lincoln, and is warmer than the annual average of 52.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 17m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
75.0°F
Avg Low
51.2°F
Precipitation
4.91 in
Snow
0.1 in
May records in Lincoln
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 91.9°F (2001) | 24.1°F (1994) | 2.10 in (1983) |
| May 2 | 88.0°F (1987) | 28.9°F (1976) | 1.39 in (2022) |
| May 3 | 91.0°F (1949) | 25.0°F (1976) | 1.90 in (2001) |
| May 4 | 91.0°F (1952) | 30.9°F (1997) | 1.30 in (2001) |
| May 5 | 90.0°F (2012) | 32.0°F (1954) | 3.35 in (2007) |
| May 6 | 90.0°F (2004) | 28.9°F (1992) | 2.96 in (2015) |
| May 7 | 98.1°F (2014) | 28.9°F (1989) | 3.77 in (2015) |
| May 8 | 93.0°F (2017) | 28.9°F (1980) | 1.40 in (1949) |
| May 9 | 96.1°F (2011) | 33.1°F (2020) | 2.56 in (1996) |
| May 10 | 95.0°F (2011) | 34.0°F (1989) | 0.90 in (2015) |
| May 11 | 93.9°F (2000) | 30.9°F (1981) | 2.96 in (2014) |
| May 12 | 95.0°F (2022) | 31.1°F (2013) | 1.48 in (2010) |
| May 13 | 91.0°F (1987) | 27.0°F (1997) | 1.62 in (1985) |
| May 14 | 100.0°F (2013) | 33.1°F (1953) | 0.80 in (1951) |
| May 15 | 93.0°F (2001) | 32.0°F (1973) | 1.77 in (1999) |
| May 16 | 93.9°F (2019) | 30.2°F (2014) | 2.01 in (1952) |
| May 17 | 93.0°F (1996) | 33.1°F (1973) | 0.88 in (1983) |
| May 18 | 93.0°F (1988) | 34.0°F (2002) | 2.41 in (1984) |
| May 19 | 93.9°F (2006) | 37.9°F (1995) | 1.99 in (2011) |
| May 20 | 90.0°F (1948) | 33.1°F (1993) | 2.64 in (2001) |
| May 21 | 93.0°F (1973) | 36.0°F (2003) | 1.56 in (1949) |
| May 22 | 93.0°F (2000) | 34.0°F (2022) | 2.00 in (2020) |
| May 23 | 93.9°F (2012) | 39.9°F (1983) | 1.45 in (1948) |
| May 24 | 93.0°F (1953) | 42.1°F (1949) | 1.08 in (1954) |
| May 25 | 97.0°F (2018) | 39.9°F (2002) | 1.78 in (1951) |
| May 26 | 100.0°F (2018) | 39.9°F (1992) | 2.43 in (1973) |
| May 27 | 97.0°F (2018) | 37.0°F (1992) | 3.32 in (2013) |
| May 28 | 95.0°F (2018) | 37.9°F (1992) | 1.13 in (2019) |
| May 29 | 99.0°F (1989) | 39.9°F (1992) | 2.64 in (1998) |
| May 30 | 98.1°F (2000) | 42.1°F (2005) | 2.59 in (2001) |
| May 31 | 95.0°F (2000) | 43.0°F (1975) | 1.61 in (1951) |