Lakeland weather by month & the best time to visit
United States · regional city · humid subtropical climate
The best time to visit Lakeland is November — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 88/100), with February and January close behind. Lakeland averages about 2,819 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 25°C / 77°F and roughly 40 mm of rain in November.
When is the best time to visit Lakeland?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Lakeland is November, then February and January. The dullest month is June (68/100, 216 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Lakeland?
Lakeland gets a lot of sun: around 2,819 hours a year. November (88/100) is noticeably better than June (68). It ranks #114 of 580 destinations in United States for annual sunshine, above the national median of 2,279 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around July, carries about 49% of the annual 1,266 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85 | 21° / 70°F | 9° / 48°F | 56 mm | 5 |
| February | 86 | 24° / 75°F | 11° / 52°F | 51 mm | 6 |
| March | 84 | 26° / 79°F | 13° / 55°F | 64 mm | 8 |
| April | 85 | 30° / 86°F | 16° / 61°F | 57 mm | 9 |
| May | 79 | 32° / 90°F | 20° / 68°F | 91 mm | 9 |
| June | 68 | 31° / 88°F | 23° / 73°F | 216 mm | 9 |
| July | 68 | 31° / 88°F | 23° / 73°F | 198 mm | 9 |
| August | 68 | 31° / 88°F | 24° / 75°F | 204 mm | 9 |
| September | 68 | 30° / 86°F | 22° / 72°F | 166 mm | 8 |
| October | 83 | 28° / 82°F | 18° / 64°F | 67 mm | 7 |
| November | 88 | 25° / 77°F | 14° / 57°F | 40 mm | 5 |
| December | 85 | 23° / 73°F | 11° / 52°F | 56 mm | 4 |
Lakeland: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Lakeland?
Lakeland is a regional city in United States with a humid subtropical climate.
How many hours of sunshine does Lakeland get a year?
Lakeland gets about 2,819 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around November.
When is the best time to visit Lakeland?
The sunniest time to visit Lakeland is November, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 88/100 (with February and January close behind). Expect daytime highs around 25°C / 77°F.
What is the least sunny month in Lakeland?
June is the least sunny month in Lakeland, scoring 68/100 with about 216 mm of rain.
How strong is the sun in Lakeland?
The typical midday UV index in Lakeland peaks around 9 (very high) in April, easing to about 4 (moderate) in December. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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