Climate normals · 1970–2000
Bakersfield Climate
Bakersfield is a city in United States (CA) with a population of about 373,640. Its average annual temperature is 18.6°C (65°F), with roughly 152 mm of rain per year.
18.6°C
Avg Temp
152
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Bakersfield Climate
Bakersfield has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F) and receives about 152 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.6°C
Avg Temp
152
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 48° | 24 mm |
| February | 12° / 54° | 28 mm |
| March | 14° / 58° | 28 mm |
| April | 17° / 63° | 14 mm |
| May | 22° / 71° | 5 mm |
| June | 26° / 78° | 2 mm |
| July | 29° / 83° | 0 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 2 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 5 mm |
| October | 20° / 67° | 8 mm |
| November | 13° / 55° | 19 mm |
| December | 9° / 48° | 17 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bakersfield
The most comfortable months to visit Bakersfield are typically May, October and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 37°C high). The coldest is December (near 3°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Bakersfield are typically May, October and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Bakersfield, United States has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C and about 152 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is December.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Bakersfield average about 37°C (99°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.