January weather in Bakersfield, CA
The average temperature in Bakersfield in January is 48.5°F (38.9°F–58.1°F). Average precipitation: 1.27 inches.
January is a winter month in Bakersfield, and is cooler than the annual average of 65.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 6 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 52m. For travel, January is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
58.1°F
Avg Low
38.9°F
Precipitation
1.27 in
Daylight
9h 52m
January records in Bakersfield
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 68.0°F (2023) | 28.0°F (2001) | 0.51 in (2017) |
| January 2 | 68.0°F (2008) | 28.0°F (2013) | 0.66 in (2006) |
| January 3 | 78.1°F (2012) | 28.9°F (1999) | 0.50 in (2005) |
| January 4 | 69.1°F (2018) | 28.9°F (1999) | 0.89 in (2026) |
| January 5 | 70.0°F (2023) | 28.9°F (1999) | 0.16 in (2017) |
| January 6 | 73.9°F (2018) | 23.0°F (2000) | 0.50 in (2016) |
| January 7 | 73.9°F (2018) | 26.1°F (2000) | 0.21 in (2016) |
| January 8 | 71.1°F (2001) | 27.0°F (2000) | 0.14 in (2017) |
| January 9 | 77.0°F (2017) | 28.0°F (2000) | 0.46 in (2017) |
| January 10 | 66.9°F (2012) | 24.1°F (1999) | 0.82 in (2023) |
| January 11 | 72.0°F (2025) | 26.1°F (1999) | 0.69 in (2001) |
| January 12 | 69.1°F (2000) | 21.0°F (1999) | 0.11 in (2015) |
| January 13 | 71.1°F (2000) | 25.0°F (2013) | 0.70 in (2017) |
| January 14 | 70.0°F (2000) | 25.0°F (2013) | 0.00 in (1999) |
| January 15 | 70.0°F (2012) | 27.0°F (2013) | 0.18 in (2023) |
| January 16 | 73.0°F (2026) | 27.0°F (2002) | 0.18 in (2023) |
| January 17 | 75.0°F (2009) | 27.0°F (2012) | 0.53 in (2019) |
| January 18 | 75.9°F (2014) | 26.1°F (2012) | 0.15 in (2019) |
| January 19 | 73.0°F (2009) | 25.0°F (2002) | 0.24 in (2017) |
| January 20 | 73.9°F (2009) | 28.9°F (2012) | 0.46 in (1999) |
| January 21 | 73.9°F (2014) | 28.9°F (1999) | 0.64 in (2017) |
| January 22 | 79.0°F (2009) | 28.0°F (2002) | 0.48 in (2010) |
| January 23 | 73.0°F (2013) | 23.0°F (2002) | 0.45 in (2024) |
| January 24 | 78.1°F (2014) | 23.0°F (2002) | 0.43 in (1999) |
| January 25 | 79.0°F (2014) | 12.9°F (1999) | 1.07 in (1999) |
| January 26 | 73.9°F (2014) | 28.0°F (2002) | 0.51 in (1999) |
| January 27 | 73.0°F (2014) | 33.1°F (2018) | 0.29 in (2025) |
| January 28 | 70.0°F (2014) | 30.0°F (1999) | 0.40 in (2002) |
| January 29 | 71.1°F (2024) | 30.0°F (1999) | 0.63 in (2021) |
| January 30 | 77.0°F (2024) | 28.0°F (2002) | 0.32 in (2023) |
| January 31 | 77.0°F (2024) | 27.0°F (2002) | 0.62 in (2002) |