Bakersfield weather in January (California, United States of America)

Is January a good time to explore Bakersfield weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Bakersfield typically includes moderate temperatures and low rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 15°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Bakersfield in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. You can typically expect 6 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 188 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February, March, April, May, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bakersfield climate page with graphs.

 

Bakersfield, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Sunshine 188 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 58%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bakersfield.

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