AI-generatedBakersfield at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,330 h
- Rain a year
- 265 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 123 m
Climate in Bakersfield
Bakersfield has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 3,330 hours of sunshine a year, Bakersfield is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 12.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bakersfield
The best time to visit Bakersfield is from March to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to April. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The wettest month is February with 51 mm of precipitation.
Bakersfield through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bakersfield in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–29 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Bakersfield in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 34–37 °C by day
- 12.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Bakersfield in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–33 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Bakersfield in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 15–18 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: March – April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
07:0118:22
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:45–07:35 · evening 17:48–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:35–06:45 · evening 18:38–18:48
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Bakersfield compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Bakersfield in October?
In October, Bakersfield is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bakersfield.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 21 min07:01 – 18:22
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 23 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %98 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Bakersfield
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Bakersfield (score 97 and 99). In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. April has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 99 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h | 9.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2better | 4 |
| Rainfall | 11 mmbetter | 27 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bakersfield month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
69January15° · 6.0 h
In January, Bakersfield is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield in January83February18° · 6.5 h
In February, Bakersfield is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield in February90March22° · 8.0 h
In March, Bakersfield is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield in March99April25° · 9.7 h
In April, Bakersfield is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield in April86May29° · 11.3 h
In May, Bakersfield is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield in May57June34° · 12.4 h
In June, Bakersfield is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 12.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield in June50July37° · 12.2 h
In July, Bakersfield is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 12.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield in July50August37° · 11.6 h
In August, Bakersfield is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield in August60September33° · 10.1 h
In September, Bakersfield is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield in September97October27° · 8.6 h
In October, Bakersfield is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield in October91November20° · 6.8 h
In November, Bakersfield is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield in November70December15° · 5.9 h
In December, Bakersfield is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bakersfield
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in December (5°), the warmest in July (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 69 | 15° | 5° | 6.0 h | 7 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 83 | 18° | 7° | 6.5 h | 8 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 90 | 22° | 9° | 8.0 h | 7 | 42 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 25° | 11° | 9.7 h | 4 | 27 |
| MayMay | 86 | 29° | 15° | 11.3 h | 2 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 57 | 34° | 19° | 12.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 37° | 22° | 12.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 37° | 22° | 11.6 h | 0 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 33° | 19° | 10.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 27° | 13° | 8.6 h | 2 | 11 |
| NovemberNov | 91 | 20° | 8° | 6.8 h | 5 | 28 |
| DecemberDec | 70 | 15° | 5° | 5.9 h | 7 | 48 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Bakersfield
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.6 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Bakersfield, 75 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Bakersfield: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bakersfield has about 2 rainy days with 11 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Bakersfield
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Bakersfield
How breezy and how cloudy Bakersfield is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bakersfield typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 23 % of the sky over Bakersfield: mostly sunny, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bakersfield
How often the day gets hot in Bakersfield (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bakersfield has about 9 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Bakersfield in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bakersfield has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 96
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 11.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 11.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 97
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 55 min
- Distance
- 8,660 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Bakersfield vs Montecito
In October the holiday weather in Bakersfield and Montecito is about equally good (score 97 vs 100). During the day Montecito is 2 °C cooler than Bakersfield.
| in October | Bakersfield | Montecito |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 25° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 18° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | May – Oct |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Bakersfield ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Los Angeles23°19°98
- 2Fresno26°98
- 3Long Beach26°19°98
- 4Mariposa (Yosemite)24°98
- 5BakersfieldThis page27°97
- 6Anaheim25°97
- 7Monterey21°15°96
- 8Carmel-by-the-Sea19°15°96
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Frequently asked questions about Bakersfield
When is the best time to visit Bakersfield?
The best time to visit Bakersfield is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bakersfield?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Bakersfield?
The wettest month is February with 51 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bakersfield get?
Bakersfield gets around 3,330 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 12.4 hours a day; in December there are 5.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Bakersfield in?
Bakersfield is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bakersfield?
A nonstop flight from London to Bakersfield takes about 10 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,660 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bakersfield?
Bakersfield has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 96, May half-term 80, summer holidays 50, October half-term 97, Christmas holidays 70.