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Lakeland in January

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Feb–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
23°C (73°F) / 11°C (52°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Low
United States overall
Prices
Low
United States overall

Verdict

MixedUnited States month rating

Outside the best window (Feb–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • LakelandHighs around 23 °C (73 °F), lows around 11 °C (52 °F), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · United States overall
Low
Prices · United States overall
Low

United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lakeland, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Mixed

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Feb: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 11 °C (52 °F)

    Feb: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 6

    Feb: 6

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Feb: Low

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 1

January: Outside the best window (Feb–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

February: Inside Lakeland's best window: Feb–May, Oct–Nov.

Lakeland: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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