Lakeland Climate by Month
Lakeland, Florida, United States
Hot summers and mild winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Lakeland is one of hot summers and mild winters, with rain spread through the year. Afternoon highs range from 72°F (22°C) in January to 92°F (33°C) in August, and January nights average 50°F (10°C). About 52 in (1322 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season.
- Warmest month
- 92°F(33°C)
- Average high, August
- Coldest nights
- 50°F(10°C)
- Average low, January
- Rain per year
- 52 in(1322 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 70%
- Sunniest: May
Best and worst months in Lakeland
Best for weatherFebruary, November and December are the best time for weather in Lakeland: highs near 76°F (25°C) and about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJuly and August are the least pleasant; July is the hottest, with highs of 92°F (33°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in December.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Lakeland weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 72°F(22°C) | 50°F(10°C) | 2.5 in(64 mm) | 71% | 3.3 |
| FebFebruaryBest | 75°F(24°C) | 53°F(12°C) | 2.8 in(72 mm) | 69% | 3.9 |
| MarMarch | 79°F(26°C) | 56°F(13°C) | 2.6 in(65 mm) | 65% | 4.9 |
| AprApril | 84°F(29°C) | 61°F(16°C) | 2.0 in(51 mm) | 67% | 5.8 |
| MayMay | 89°F(32°C) | 66°F(19°C) | 4.1 in(104 mm) | 65% | 6.4 |
| JunJune | 91°F(33°C) | 71°F(22°C) | 7.9 in(201 mm) | 71% | 5.7 |
| JulJuly | 92°F(33°C) | 73°F(23°C) | 8.4 in(214 mm) | 74% | 5.8 |
| AugAugust | 92°F(33°C) | 73°F(23°C) | 8.1 in(205 mm) | 73% | 5.4 |
| SepSeptember | 90°F(32°C) | 72°F(22°C) | 6.8 in(173 mm) | 74% | 4.7 |
| OctOctober | 86°F(30°C) | 66°F(19°C) | 2.6 in(65 mm) | 72% | 4.2 |
| NovNovemberBest | 79°F(26°C) | 58°F(14°C) | 1.8 in(45 mm) | 72% | 3.5 |
| DecDecemberBest | 74°F(24°C) | 53°F(12°C) | 2.5 in(63 mm) | 70% | 3.0 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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