When is the best time to go to Lincoln

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lincoln, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Lincoln weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lincoln are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Lincoln January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 50mm 2hrs 9.5hrs

January in Lincoln is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lincoln for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Lincoln and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lincoln with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lincoln February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 39mm 2.6hrs 11.1hrs

February in Lincoln is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lincoln for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Lincoln and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lincoln with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Lincoln March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 48mm 3.7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Lincoln is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lincoln for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Lincoln and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lincoln with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Lincoln April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 48mm 5hrs 15.2hrs

Lincoln's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lincoln.

April is in the spring in Lincoln and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lincoln with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Lincoln May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 49mm 6.7hrs 17.2hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Lincoln and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lincoln, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Lincoln and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lincoln with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Lincoln June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 53mm 7.1hrs 9.5hrs

The climate in Lincoln during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lincoln, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Lincoln and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lincoln with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Lincoln July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 52mm 6.4hrs 11.1hrs

July in Lincoln is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lincoln, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Lincoln and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lincoln with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lincoln weather in July »

August

Lincoln August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 61mm 6.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Lincoln is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lincoln, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Lincoln and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lincoln with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lincoln weather in August »

September

Lincoln September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 48mm 5hrs 15.2hrs

Lincoln's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lincoln, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Lincoln and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lincoln with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lincoln weather in September »

October

Lincoln October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 47mm 3.7hrs 17.2hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Lincoln and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lincoln.

October is in the fall / autumn in Lincoln and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lincoln with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Lincoln November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 54mm 2.5hrs 9.5hrs

The climate in Lincoln during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lincoln for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Lincoln and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lincoln with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Lincoln December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 54mm 1.8hrs 11.1hrs

December in Lincoln is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lincoln for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Lincoln and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lincoln with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Lincoln weather stats

Lincoln weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.4°C 68.7°F
Driest month: February 39mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: May 6.7hrs
Coldest month: January 5.8°C 42.4°F
Wettest month: August 61mm 2.4ins
Warmest sea: August 15.9°C 60.6°F
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