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Bakersfield weather in March

With highs near 19°C (66°F) and lows around 6°C (42°F), March feels mild in Bakersfield. Rainfall averages about 40 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than February and 3°C cooler than April.

What stands out in March

  • In Bakersfield, March is early spring.
  • Temperatures are climbing — April is around 4°C warmer.
  • It's wetter than a typical month in Bakersfield — roughly 159% more rain than average.
  • Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 13°C apart.

It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Avg high

19°C

66°F

Avg low

6°C

42°F

Rainfall

40 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

63%

relative

Sky

46%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

Bakersfield weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Bakersfield
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January16°C / 61°F4°C / 39°F36 mm60%56%
February16°C / 62°F4°C / 39°F25 mm61%40%
March19°C / 66°F6°C / 42°F40 mm63%46%
April22°C / 72°F8°C / 46°F19 mm57%35%
May26°C / 78°F10°C / 50°F9 mm48%28%
June33°C / 91°F15°C / 58°F1 mm33%13%
July36°C / 96°F18°C / 65°F1 mm29%15%
August35°C / 96°F18°C / 65°F0 mm28%15%
September33°C / 91°F16°C / 61°F1 mm32%15%
October27°C / 80°F12°C / 53°F6 mm38%24%
November20°C / 68°F7°C / 45°F18 mm48%39%
December15°C / 60°F3°C / 38°F29 mm56%47%

What to pack for March

  • A warm sweater or fleece for layering
  • A mid-weight jacket
  • An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
  • A small travel umbrella, just in case
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Is March a good time to visit Bakersfield?

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Bakersfield in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Bakersfield?

March is a reasonable time for Bakersfield: highs around 19°C and about 40 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Bakersfield in March?

Average highs are about 19°C (66°F) and average lows about 6°C (42°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Bakersfield in March?

Bakersfield typically gets around 40 mm of rain in March — fairly dry. It's usually the wettest month of the year.

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.