Monthly climate guide
Bakersfield weather in December
With highs near 15°C (60°F) and lows around 3°C (38°F), December feels mild in Bakersfield. Rainfall averages about 29 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 5°C cooler than November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- Bakersfield is usually about 3°C cooler than Malibu, 150 km away, in December.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 47%.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Bakersfield — roughly 88% more rain than average.
- December brings early winter to Bakersfield.
December is typically Bakersfield's coolest month.
Avg high
15°C
60°F
Avg low
3°C
38°F
Rainfall
29 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
56%
relative
Sky
47%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Bakersfield weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 61°F | 4°C / 39°F | 36 mm | 60% | 56% |
| February | 16°C / 62°F | 4°C / 39°F | 25 mm | 61% | 40% |
| March | 19°C / 66°F | 6°C / 42°F | 40 mm | 63% | 46% |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 8°C / 46°F | 19 mm | 57% | 35% |
| May | 26°C / 78°F | 10°C / 50°F | 9 mm | 48% | 28% |
| June | 33°C / 91°F | 15°C / 58°F | 1 mm | 33% | 13% |
| July | 36°C / 96°F | 18°C / 65°F | 1 mm | 29% | 15% |
| August | 35°C / 96°F | 18°C / 65°F | 0 mm | 28% | 15% |
| September | 33°C / 91°F | 16°C / 61°F | 1 mm | 32% | 15% |
| October | 27°C / 80°F | 12°C / 53°F | 6 mm | 38% | 24% |
| November | 20°C / 68°F | 7°C / 45°F | 18 mm | 48% | 39% |
| December | 15°C / 60°F | 3°C / 38°F | 29 mm | 56% | 47% |
What to pack for December
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Is December a good time to visit Bakersfield?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Bakersfield →Other United States cities in December
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Bakersfield in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Bakersfield?
December is a reasonable time for Bakersfield: highs around 15°C and about 29 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Bakersfield in December?
Average highs are about 15°C (60°F) and average lows about 3°C (38°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Bakersfield in December?
Bakersfield typically gets around 29 mm of rain in December — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bakersfield (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.