May weather in Bakersfield, CA
The average temperature in Bakersfield in May is 69.7°F (56.6°F–82.7°F). Average precipitation: 0.32 inches.
May is a spring month in Bakersfield, and is warmer than the annual average of 65.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 26.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 2 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 52m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
82.7°F
Avg Low
56.6°F
Precipitation
0.32 in
Daylight
13h 52m
May records in Bakersfield
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 93.9°F (2021) | 43.0°F (2002) | 0.00 in (1999) |
| May 2 | 95.0°F (2015) | 44.1°F (2001) | 0.79 in (2009) |
| May 3 | 98.1°F (2004) | 46.0°F (2023) | 0.10 in (2003) |
| May 4 | 99.0°F (2004) | 46.0°F (1999) | 0.11 in (2023) |
| May 5 | 100.9°F (2017) | 46.0°F (1999) | 0.09 in (2024) |
| May 6 | 97.0°F (2021) | 43.0°F (2024) | 0.62 in (2005) |
| May 7 | 91.9°F (2004) | 45.0°F (2024) | 0.44 in (2016) |
| May 8 | 93.0°F (2011) | 39.0°F (2003) | 0.01 in (2013) |
| May 9 | 99.0°F (2001) | 39.9°F (2003) | 0.03 in (2005) |
| May 10 | 100.0°F (2001) | 43.0°F (2005) | 0.27 in (2019) |
| May 11 | 100.9°F (2025) | 42.1°F (2000) | 0.00 in (1999) |
| May 12 | 102.0°F (2001) | 45.0°F (2000) | 0.00 in (1999) |
| May 13 | 98.1°F (2013) | 44.1°F (2017) | 0.00 in (1999) |
| May 14 | 96.1°F (2013) | 44.1°F (1999) | 0.00 in (1999) |
| May 15 | 99.0°F (2023) | 45.0°F (1999) | 0.03 in (2015) |
| May 16 | 99.0°F (2008) | 45.0°F (1999) | 0.06 in (2000) |
| May 17 | 102.9°F (2008) | 46.9°F (2005) | 0.30 in (2019) |
| May 18 | 104.0°F (2009) | 46.9°F (2005) | 0.09 in (2011) |
| May 19 | 100.9°F (2009) | 46.9°F (2005) | 0.60 in (2019) |
| May 20 | 95.0°F (2001) | 48.0°F (1999) | 0.30 in (2019) |
| May 21 | 97.0°F (2001) | 48.9°F (2002) | 0.13 in (2002) |
| May 22 | 102.0°F (2001) | 45.0°F (2002) | 0.23 in (2015) |
| May 23 | 102.0°F (2000) | 45.0°F (2002) | 0.07 in (2015) |
| May 24 | 102.0°F (2000) | 46.9°F (2010) | 0.13 in (2015) |
| May 25 | 99.0°F (2021) | 48.9°F (2010) | 0.00 in (1999) |
| May 26 | 96.1°F (2001) | 50.0°F (2012) | 0.00 in (1999) |
| May 27 | 100.9°F (2020) | 48.0°F (2019) | 0.08 in (2019) |
| May 28 | 102.0°F (2020) | 46.9°F (2006) | 0.01 in (2010) |
| May 29 | 104.0°F (2003) | 50.0°F (2005) | 0.12 in (2011) |
| May 30 | 102.0°F (2003) | 46.9°F (2011) | 0.00 in (1999) |
| May 31 | 99.0°F (2001) | 46.9°F (2011) | 0.00 in (1999) |