Bakersfield weather by month
Average highs run from 58°F in January to 98°F in July, and January nights average 40°F. It gets 6 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are February to May and October to November.
Best time to visit Bakersfield
For comfortable weather, go in February to May and October to November. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F | 41°F | 1.2 in | 0.1 in | 4 | 0 | 4 | cool |
| February | 64°F | 43°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| March | 70°F | 47°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| April | 76°F | 51°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 3 | 0 | mild |
| May | 84°F | 58°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| June | 92°F | 65°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 20 | 0 | hot |
| July | 98°F | 71°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 29 | 0 | very hot |
| August | 97°F | 70°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 28 | 0 | very hot |
| September | 91°F | 65°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 19 | 0 | hot |
| October | 80°F | 55°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| November | 67°F | 45°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| December | 59°F | 40°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 5 | cool |
| Year | 78°F avg | 54°F avg | 6.4 in | 0.1 in | 18 | 112 | 10 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Bakersfield Airport, CA (USW00023155), 8.4 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Bakersfield
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 46m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 32m. The earliest sunset comes around December 4 (4:42 pm) and the latest around June 22 (8:14 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 68 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 am | 5:06 pm | 10h 02m |
| February | 6:42 am | 5:38 pm | 10h 56m |
| March | 7:06 am | 7:03 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:23 am | 7:28 pm | 13h 05m |
| May | 5:51 am | 7:53 pm | 14h 02m |
| June | 5:40 am | 8:12 pm | 14h 31m |
| July | 5:52 am | 8:10 pm | 14h 18m |
| August | 6:15 am | 7:44 pm | 13h 28m |
| September | 6:39 am | 7:02 pm | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:02 am | 6:20 pm | 11h 18m |
| November | 6:31 am | 4:49 pm | 10h 18m |
| December | 6:57 am | 4:44 pm | 9h 47m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Bakersfield with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Pacific Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Bakersfield getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.7°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Bakersfield.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bakersfield?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 98°F and an average low of 71°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Bakersfield?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 40°F and highs of 59°F.
What is the rainiest month in Bakersfield?
January gets the most precipitation, 1.2 inches on average. July is the driest at 0.0 inches.
Does it snow in Bakersfield?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Bakersfield?
For comfortable weather, February to May and October to November. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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