Lakeland weather by month
Average highs run from 74°F in January to 92°F in July, and January nights average 51°F. It gets 57 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 119 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are October to April.
Best time to visit Lakeland
For comfortable weather, go in October to April. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F | 51°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| February | 77°F | 53°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| March | 80°F | 57°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| April | 85°F | 61°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| May | 90°F | 67°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 16 | 0 | hot |
| June | 91°F | 72°F | 8.7 in | 0.0 in | 12 | 21 | 0 | hot |
| July | 92°F | 74°F | 8.9 in | 0.0 in | 14 | 25 | 0 | hot |
| August | 92°F | 74°F | 9.1 in | 0.0 in | 14 | 26 | 0 | hot |
| September | 90°F | 73°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in | 10 | 19 | 0 | hot |
| October | 86°F | 67°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| November | 80°F | 59°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| December | 76°F | 54°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| Year | 84°F avg | 64°F avg | 56.8 in | 0.0 in | 83 | 119 | 3 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Lakeland 2, FL (USC00084802), 5 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Lakeland
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 21m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 13h 55m. The earliest sunset comes around November 25 (5:31 pm) and the latest around June 27 (8:28 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 116 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 am | 5:54 pm | 10h 33m |
| February | 7:05 am | 6:18 pm | 11h 13m |
| March | 7:37 am | 7:36 pm | 11h 59m |
| April | 7:02 am | 7:53 pm | 12h 50m |
| May | 6:38 am | 8:10 pm | 13h 32m |
| June | 6:31 am | 8:25 pm | 13h 54m |
| July | 6:41 am | 8:25 pm | 13h 44m |
| August | 6:58 am | 8:05 pm | 13h 08m |
| September | 7:13 am | 7:32 pm | 12h 19m |
| October | 7:28 am | 6:58 pm | 11h 30m |
| November | 6:49 am | 5:34 pm | 10h 45m |
| December | 7:11 am | 5:34 pm | 10h 22m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Lakeland with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Lakeland getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.9°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Lakeland.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Lakeland?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 92°F and an average low of 74°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Lakeland?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 51°F and highs of 74°F.
What is the rainiest month in Lakeland?
August gets the most precipitation, 9.1 inches on average. November is the driest at 1.9 inches.
Does it snow in Lakeland?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Lakeland?
For comfortable weather, October to April. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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