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The best time to visit Bakersfield

Month-by-month climate averages for Bakersfield, CA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Bakersfield is usually March, April, November and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.

Bakersfield is warmest in July (highs near 109°F) and coldest in January (lows around 42°F), with roughly 16 inches of precipitation across the year and February the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is March, April, November and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Bakersfield forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Bakersfield weather by month

what to expect in Bakersfield through the year

Here is Bakersfield's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Bakersfield by season.

Jan
59°
42°
Mild
Feb
62°
42°
Mild
Wettest
Mar
65°
46°
Mild
Apr
78°
53°
Warm
May
88°
62°
Hot
Jun
96°
69°
Hot
Jul
109°
78°
Hot
Aug
101°
73°
Hot
Sep
94°
68°
Hot
Oct
86°
60°
Hot
Nov
68°
46°
Mild
Dec
62°
44°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Bakersfield?
The most comfortable time to visit Bakersfield is usually March, April, November and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Bakersfield?
July is the warmest month in Bakersfield, averaging highs near 109°F.
What is the coldest month in Bakersfield?
January is the coldest month in Bakersfield, with lows around 42°F.
When is the rainy season in Bakersfield?
The wettest month in Bakersfield is usually February, out of roughly 16 inches of precipitation across the year.

Bakersfield month by month