Monthly climate guide
Bakersfield weather in October
With highs near 27°C (80°F) and lows around 12°C (53°F), October feels warm in Bakersfield. Rainfall averages about 6 mm (very dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 6°C cooler than September and 7°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 15°C, so pack a layer.
- Seasonally, October counts as mid-autumn in Bakersfield.
- It cools down fast from here: November is about 7°C cooler.
- Rain is well below Bakersfield's usual level (around 61% less).
Avg high
27°C
80°F
Avg low
12°C
53°F
Rainfall
6 mm
very dry
Humidity
38%
relative
Sky
24%
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 October
- 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 October 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 October
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Bakersfield in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Bakersfield?
October is a reasonable time for Bakersfield: highs around 27°C and about 6 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Bakersfield in October?
Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 12°C (53°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Bakersfield in October?
Bakersfield typically gets around 6 mm of rain in October — 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.