Which is the hottest month in Bakersfield?

The hottest time of year in Bakersfield is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 37°C with very high heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Bakersfield?

It never rains much in Bakersfield but March usually has the most rain with an average of 31mm. There are normally 6 days in March with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Bakersfield?

The sunniest time of year in Bakersfield is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 86% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Bakersfield

Q: When is the best time to visit Bakersfield?

The best time to visit Bakersfield is April based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Bakersfield?

The best time to visit Bakersfield is April based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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24
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29
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34
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37
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36
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32
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27
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The weather guide for California (Bakersfield) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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