Lakeland climate
Lakeland (Florida, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 22 °C72 °F, and about 1,267 mm50 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Lakeland climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2170 | 948 | 1559 | 562.2 | 2 |
| Feb | 2474 | 1151 | 1763 | 512.0 | 0 |
| Mar | 2679 | 1356 | 2067 | 642.5 | 0 |
| Apr | 2985 | 1661 | 2373 | 572.3 | 0 |
| May | 3289 | 2067 | 2678 | 913.6 | 0 |
| Jun | 3188 | 2373 | 2780 | 2168.5 | 0 |
| Jul | 3188 | 2374 | 2781 | 1987.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 3187 | 2374 | 2781 | 2048.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 2985 | 2272 | 2678 | 1666.5 | 0 |
| Oct | 2882 | 1865 | 2373 | 672.6 | 0 |
| Nov | 2576 | 1457 | 1967 | 401.6 | 0 |
| Dec | 2373 | 1152 | 1763 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Year | 3289 | 948 | 2272 | 1,26750 | 2 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75% | 48% | 3.5 | 10:33 |
| Feb | 75% | 50% | 4.1 | 11:10 |
| Mar | 69% | 44% | 5.2 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 66% | 43% | 6.1 | 12:48 |
| May | 66% | 43% | 6.5 | 13:32 |
| Jun | 77% | 61% | 5.8 | 13:55 |
| Jul | 82% | 61% | 5.7 | 13:45 |
| Aug | 84% | 58% | 5.4 | 13:08 |
| Sep | 85% | 54% | 4.9 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 82% | 43% | 4.4 | 11:26 |
| Nov | 78% | 41% | 3.6 | 10:43 |
| Dec | 78% | 48% | 3.1 | 10:22 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Lakeland is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 23 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 21 °C70 °F and lows 9 °C48 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 12.2 °C21.9 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,267 mm50 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 49% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (216 mm8.5 in), the driest is November (40 mm1.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 66% in May to 85% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 41%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in July to 9 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Lakeland
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–April: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 40 mm1.6 in to 67 mm2.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C87 °F, very wet (204 mm8.0 in) and humid (84% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Lakeland
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2170 to 24 °C74 °F, lows 948 to 11 °C52 °F, about 55 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2679 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1356 to 20 °C67 °F, about 71 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs around 31 °C87 °F, lows around 23 °C73 °F, about 206 mm8.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2576 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 1457 to 22 °C72 °F, about 91 mm3.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Lakeland compares
Compared with Tampa, about 51 km to the west, Lakeland is on average 0.4 °C0.7 °F cooler and receives 12% less precipitation (1,267 mm50 in vs 1,440 mm57 in). The difference is largest in August (0.9 °C1.6 °F cooler).
Of the 222 places in the United States covered by World Climates, Lakeland is the 15th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 42nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Lạng Sơn (Vietnam, Cfa), Haimen (China, Cfa) and Chongzuo (China, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Tampa 51 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,440 mm57 in
- Orlando 79 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,301 mm51 in
- Palm Bay 134 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,377 mm54 in
- Daytona Beach 159 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,310 mm52 in
- Cape Coral 164 km · 24 °C74 °F · 1,339 mm53 in
- Port Saint Lucie 178 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,275 mm50 in
- Gainesville 183 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,316 mm52 in
- West Palm Beach 238 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,342 mm53 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Lakeland?
July is the warmest month in Lakeland, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Lakeland?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 21 °C (70 °F) and an average low of 9 °C (48 °F).
When does it rain the most in Lakeland?
June is the wettest month with about 216 mm (8.5 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 40 mm (1.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Lakeland?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–April.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.