Bakersfield weather in October

October in Bakersfield averages 80°F by day and 55°F at night, with 0.3 inches of precipitation. It is the 6th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.

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Average high: 80°F-11° vs September
Average low: 55°F0 nights below freezing
Precipitation: 0.3 in1 days with 0.1 in. or more
Snow: 0.0 in4 days at 90°F+

Is October a good time to visit Bakersfield?

Yes. October is one of the most comfortable months in Bakersfield by our rule (highs of 62 to 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and under 4.5 inches of precipitation). The most comfortable months overall are February to May and October to November.

On October 15 the sun rises at 7:02 am and sets at 6:20 pm, giving 11h 18m of daylight. Daylight all year.

What to pack for Bakersfield in October

Summer clothes, with a light layer for air conditioning

Based on 30-year averages, not a forecast. Check the forecast a few days before you go.

October nearby

City	Distance	High	Low	Precip.
Bakersfield		80°F	55°F	0.3 in
Lancaster, CA	65 mi	80°F	46°F	0.3 in
Santa Clarita, CA	69 mi	81°F	56°F	0.5 in
Visalia, CA	71 mi	78°F	52°F	0.6 in
Palmdale, CA	72 mi	81°F	50°F	0.4 in
Simi Valley, CA	74 mi	85°F	53°F	0.6 in
Santa Barbara, CA	75 mi	76°F	56°F	0.8 in

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bakersfield in October?

In October, Bakersfield averages a high of 80°F and a low of 55°F, with 0.3 inches of precipitation (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

Is October a good time to visit Bakersfield?

Yes. October is one of Bakersfield's most comfortable months by our rule: highs between 62°F and 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.

Does it snow in Bakersfield in October?

Rarely. The October snowfall normal is under half an inch.

Before and after: Bakersfield in September and Bakersfield in November. All twelve months: Bakersfield weather by month.

NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals, station Bakersfield Airport, CA, 8.4 miles from the city center.