Lakeland, FL weather in April
In April, Lakeland sees highs around 86°F and lows around 61°F: warm and mostly dry. There are about 6 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 61°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 2.9 in total
- Daylight
- 12.8 h
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 64°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:17 am / 7:45 pm | 6:48 am / 8:01 pm |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 13.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am66°Fdew point 61°F
- 9 am73°Fdew point 61°F
- Noon79°Fdew point 60°F
- 3 pm80°Fdew point 60°F
- 6 pm77°Fdew point 60°F
- 9 pm71°Fdew point 61°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Tampa Intl Airport (36 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 32% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 39%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)6 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more3 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in April
Normal precipitation is 2.9 in; a dry April brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202020: average high 89°F
- Coolest April1993: average high 80°F
- Wettest April1997: 6.1 in
- Driest April2001: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading97°F (April 13, 2020)
- Lowest reading37°F (April 1, 2003)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 86°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 61°F | 67°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 12.8 h | 13.5 h |
Highs change by +5°F from March and +5°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Daytona Beach, FL99 mi · high 80°F · 6 wet days
How Lakeland ranks in April
- Normal high9th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 23 in Florida
- Wet days94th driest of 378
What to pack for Lakeland in April
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F
- Layers – afternoons near 86°F but nights near 61°F
Heating and cooling
April has 8 heating degree days and 265 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Lakeland in April?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 61°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 97°F (most recently on April 13, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Lakeland in April?
About 6 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (6.1 in); the driest was in 2001, with no measurable precipitation.
Is April a good time to visit Lakeland?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lakeland (57 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 3 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Plant City (USC00087205), 12 mi W of the city center, 110 ft (86 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Lakeland 2 (USC00084802), 5.1 mi SW of the city center, 139 ft (57 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Tampa Intl Airport (USW00012842), 36 mi W of the city center, 19 ft (177 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).