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

What can you expect from the weather in Bakersfield during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Bakersfield generally has moderate temperatures and low rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Bakersfield in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 20 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
SunshineSunshine 188 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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