Lincoln has a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Temperatures in July and August reach the mid-30s Celsius (mid-90s Fahrenheit) and humidity can be oppressive; winters bring snow and wind chills well below freezing. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons — May and September in particular, when temperatures are mild and the city is active.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers football schedule shapes the city's social calendar from late August through November. Home game Saturdays bring enormous energy but also crowded restaurants and hotels. If you are a football fan, plan around a game day; if you are not, check the schedule and plan around it differently. The Haymarket Farmers Market runs from May through October, with Saturday mornings the prime time.