Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Lakelandis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 55.7%
Overall score 32.7%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. January
Score 55.7%
2. December
Score 49.7%
3. February
Score 49.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. September
Score 32.7%
2. July
Score 34.0%
3. August
Score 34.0%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. May
Score 66.0%
2. April
Score 58.0%
3. July
Score 57.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 34.0%
2. December
Score 38.0%
3. February
Score 45.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. January
Score 81.0%
2. December
Score 61.0%
3. February
Score 47.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. July
Score 1.0%
2. August
Score 1.0%
3. September
Score 1.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. March
Score 59.0%
2. February
Score 55.0%
3. May
Score 54.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. July
Score 44.0%
2. August
Score 44.0%
3. September
Score 44.0%