When is the best time to go to Bakersfield
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bakersfield, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Bakersfield
Bakersfield weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bakersfield are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 23mm | 6.2hrs | 11hrs |
January is a dry month in Bakersfield and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bakersfield for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Bakersfield and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Bakersfield with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Bakersfield weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 28mm | 7.9hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Bakersfield is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bakersfield.
February is in the winter in Bakersfield and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bakersfield with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Bakersfield weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 27mm | 9.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Bakersfield is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bakersfield, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Bakersfield and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bakersfield with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Bakersfield weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 15mm | 11.1hrs | 13.9hrs |
Bakersfield's weather in April is typically mild and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bakersfield, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Bakersfield and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bakersfield with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Bakersfield weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 5mm | 11.8hrs | 14.9hrs |
May is a very dry month in Bakersfield and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bakersfield, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Bakersfield and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bakersfield with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 3mm | 12.7hrs | 11hrs |
The climate in Bakersfield during June can be summarized as hot and very dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bakersfield.
June is in the summer in Bakersfield and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bakersfield with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33°C | 1mm | 12.9hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Bakersfield is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bakersfield.
July is in the summer in Bakersfield and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bakersfield with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 2mm | 12.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Bakersfield is characteristically hot and very dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bakersfield.
August is in the summer in Bakersfield and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bakersfield with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Bakersfield weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 4mm | 11hrs | 13.9hrs |
Bakersfield's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bakersfield.
September is in the fall / autumn in Bakersfield and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bakersfield with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
Bakersfield weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 7mm | 9.6hrs | 14.9hrs |
October is a very dry month in Bakersfield and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bakersfield, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Bakersfield and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bakersfield with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Bakersfield weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 19mm | 7hrs | 11hrs |
Mild and dry weather often prevails in Bakersfield during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bakersfield.
November is in the fall / autumn in Bakersfield and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bakersfield with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Bakersfield weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 17mm | 5.9hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Bakersfield is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bakersfield for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Bakersfield and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bakersfield with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Bakersfield weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 36.3°C 97.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | December | 13.3°C 55.9°F |
| Wettest month: | February | 28mm 1.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | September | 17.4°C 63.3°F |
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