Lakeland (FL) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Lakeland, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in August to a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 24°C (75°F) in August to around 10°C (50°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Lakeland experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1306 mm (51 in) of precipitation annually. The climate in Lakeland shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, the wettest month, with an average of 221 mm (8.7 in) of precipitation over 23 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 43 mm (1.7 in) 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lakeland.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 78%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year