When is the best time to go to Lakeland

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lakeland, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Lakeland weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lakeland are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Lakeland January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 60mm 7.4hrs 11.4hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Lakeland and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lakeland, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Lakeland and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lakeland with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lakeland February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 80mm 8.1hrs 12hrs

February in Lakeland is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lakeland, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Lakeland and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lakeland with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lakeland weather in February »

March

Lakeland March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 81mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Lakeland is characteristically warm and a little damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lakeland, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Lakeland and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lakeland with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lakeland weather in March »

April

Lakeland April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 49mm 10.4hrs 13.6hrs

Lakeland's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lakeland, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Lakeland and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lakeland with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Lakeland May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 103mm 10.1hrs 14.3hrs

May is a damp, humid month in Lakeland and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lakeland for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Lakeland and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lakeland with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Lakeland June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 169mm 9.2hrs 11.4hrs

June in Lakeland is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lakeland for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Lakeland and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lakeland with around 169mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lakeland weather in June »

July

Lakeland July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 194mm 9hrs 12hrs

July in Lakeland is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lakeland for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Lakeland and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lakeland with around 194mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lakeland weather in July »

August

Lakeland August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 190mm 8.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Lakeland is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lakeland for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Lakeland and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lakeland with around 190mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lakeland weather in August »

September

Lakeland September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 144mm 8.1hrs 13.6hrs

Lakeland's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lakeland for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Lakeland and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lakeland with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lakeland weather in September »

October

Lakeland October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 62mm 8.2hrs 14.3hrs

October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Lakeland and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lakeland, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Lakeland and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lakeland with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lakeland weather in October »

November

Lakeland November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 49mm 7.5hrs 11.4hrs

November in Lakeland is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lakeland, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Lakeland and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lakeland with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lakeland weather in November »

December

Lakeland December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 51mm 7.2hrs 12hrs

December in Lakeland is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lakeland, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Lakeland and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lakeland with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lakeland weather in December »

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Lakeland weather stats

Lakeland weather statistics
Hottest month: August 32.9°C 91.2°F
Driest month: April 49mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: April 10.4hrs
Coldest month: January 21.7°C 71.1°F
Wettest month: July 194mm 7.6ins
Warmest sea: August 29.2°C 84.6°F
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