Bakersfield weather
At 11:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 21°C (70°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM, 2 AM, 3 AM (9.2 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Bakersfield sits 124 m (407 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Bakersfield, California, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM, 2 AM, 3 AM (9.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Sep–NovOff season Dec–Feb
About Bakersfield weather
Is it raining in Bakersfield right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 21° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM, 2 AM, 3 AM (9.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Bakersfield this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–23° and lows of 10–14°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Bakersfield lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bakersfield?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Bakersfield weather by month
When is the best time to visit Bakersfield?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Bakersfield is Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 14°C (56°F) in December to 36°C (96°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Bakersfield?
December is the wettest month, with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Bakersfield?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (96°F) and lows of 18°C (65°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 14°C (56°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F).
Does Bakersfield have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 40 mm (1.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months