Monthly climate guide
Bakersfield weather in May
Expect warm weather in Bakersfield in May: afternoons reach about 26°C (78°F), while nights drop to around 10°C (50°F). Around 9 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 7°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Bakersfield is usually about 5°C warmer than Santa Barbara, 120 km away, in May.
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 16°C apart.
- Temperatures are climbing — June is around 7°C warmer.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Bakersfield.
Avg high
26°C
78°F
Avg low
10°C
50°F
Rainfall
9 mm
very dry
Humidity
48%
relative
Sky
28%
cloud · mostly sunny
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 May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is May 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 May
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Bakersfield in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Bakersfield?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Bakersfield, with highs around 26°C and about 9 mm of rain.
How warm is Bakersfield in May?
Average highs are about 26°C (78°F) and average lows about 10°C (50°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Bakersfield in May?
Bakersfield typically gets around 9 mm of rain in May — very 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.