Bakersfield Weather in October

What's the weather like in Bakersfield (California) in October 2025?

The climate in Bakersfield during October can be summarized as warm and very dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bakersfield and is typically the 6th 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.

Bakersfield weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature	27°C 80.6°F
Nightly temperature	12°C 53.6°F
Average temperature	19.5°C 67.1°F
Daily sunshine	9.6 hrs
Avg rainfall	7 mm 0.3 ins
Rainy days	2 days
Sea temperature	16.9°C 62.4°F
Humidity	53%
Windspeed	10.1kph 6 mph

On average October is the 6th driest 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.

October temperatures in Bakersfield

Bakersfield average temperature in October

October rainfall

October hourly sunshine

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Bakersfield in October 2025.

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Current (hourly) weather 15 day forecast

Bakersfield weather stats

Bakersfield weather statistics
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

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