Current Weather and Forecast in Bakersfield, CA
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About the weather in Bakersfield
Bakersfield has a semi-arid climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 104°, and December the coldest, when nights fall to around 41°. December brings the most rain, on about 6 days, while July is the sunniest, with 13.9 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 37 days.
Bakersfield climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
What is the best month to go to Bakersfield?
Aim for January to April and October to November if you get the choice: temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it, and highs average 71°F (22°C) against roughly 5 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
Does it snow in Bakersfield?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Bakersfield shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When is Bakersfield at its coldest?
December, with highs of 60°F (16°C) and lows near 41°F (5°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 27°F (-3°C).
When is the dry season in Bakersfield?
7 months average under 20 mm of rain, with July the driest at less than 1 mm.
What should I pack for Bakersfield?
It depends on the month: July runs to 104°F (40°C) while December holds at 60°F (16°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
When is Bakersfield at its hottest?
July, averaging 104°F (40°C) by day and 77°F (25°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 119°F (48°C).
Which month is wettest in Bakersfield?
December, at 2.2 inches (55 mm) over about 6 days. July is the driest month, at less than 1 mm.