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
15°C 119mm 6.4hrs 11.3hrs

Lakeland's weather in January is typically cool and damp 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 relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Lakeland and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lakeland with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lakeland February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 110mm 7.3hrs 11.9hrs

February in Lakeland is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

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.

February is in the winter in Lakeland and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lakeland with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Lakeland March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 123mm 8.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Lakeland is characteristically mild and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lakeland.

March is in the spring in Lakeland and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lakeland with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Lakeland April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 89mm 10.1hrs 13.7hrs

Lakeland's weather in April is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lakeland, with some particularly 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 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lakeland with around 89mm 3.5 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Lakeland May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 94mm 10.6hrs 14.6hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Lakeland and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lakeland with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little 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 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Lakeland June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 125mm 10.3hrs 11.3hrs

June is a wet, 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 relatively bad 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 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lakeland with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Lakeland weather in June »

July

Lakeland July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 150mm 9.6hrs 11.9hrs

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 relatively bad 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 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lakeland with around 150mm 5.9 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Lakeland weather in July »

August

Lakeland August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 138mm 9.1hrs 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 relatively bad 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 34°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lakeland with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 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 August »

September

Lakeland September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 89mm 8.4hrs 13.7hrs

Lakeland's weather in September is typically hot, humid and a little damp 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 relatively 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 muggy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lakeland with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lakeland weather in September »

October

Lakeland October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 58mm 8.2hrs 14.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Lakeland and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lakeland, with some very 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 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lakeland with around 58mm 2.3 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lakeland weather in October »

November

Lakeland November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 70mm 7.2hrs 11.3hrs

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

It is perhaps a good 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 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lakeland with around 70mm 2.8 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lakeland weather in November »

December

Lakeland December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 100mm 6.4hrs 11.9hrs

December in Lakeland is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lakeland.

December is in the winter in Lakeland and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lakeland with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lakeland weather in December »

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Lakeland weather stats

Lakeland weather statistics
Hottest month: July 33.4°C 92.1°F
Driest month: October 58mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: April 10.1hrs
Coldest month: January 16.2°C 61.2°F
Wettest month: July 150mm 5.9ins
Warmest sea: August 28.6°C 83.5°F
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