Best time to visit Bakersfield, CA
A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
The most comfortable travel window in Bakersfield runs from January through May — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 9h 52m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 43m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 11h 46m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 12h 54m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 13h 52m
Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.
Daylight ≈ 14h 21m
Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.
Daylight ≈ 14h 10m
Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.
Daylight ≈ 13h 20m
Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.
Daylight ≈ 12h 13m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 11h 5m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 6m
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 9h 37m
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