January in Lincoln is the most freezing month of the year. In January, the weather in Lincoln is typically freezing. Average daily high temperature in January is about 1 degree below zero. On average, Lincoln has 16 partly cloudy, 8 sunny, 5 cloudy, 1 rainy, and 1 snowy day in January. The rains are usually light. January as well as February and December is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Lincoln.