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Lakeland (FL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Lakeland sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be very warm at the high end to roughly warm at the low end. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Lakeland, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August to a comfortable 22°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 10°C during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Lakeland experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1306 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Lakeland shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 221 mm of precipitation over 23 rainy days.

In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 43 mm of rainfall over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Lakeland Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Lakeland serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 6.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Tampa, the United States of America (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Tampa, the United States of America (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Forecast for Lakeland (FL)

Tuesday
25 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
18°C
0.3 mm
Wednesday
26 Feb
Clear sky
Clear sky
23°C
0 mm
Thursday
27 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
24°C
0.6 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Lakeland in the United States of America

During the months of January, February, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Lakeland?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Lakeland?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lakeland?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lakeland?
    August tops the wettest month list with 221 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lakeland?
    December is the driest month with 43 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lakeland?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 314 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.