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

Is May a good time to explore Bakersfield weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Bakersfield during May, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 29°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 14°C.

Precipitation

Bakersfield in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 5.6 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 2 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 344 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Bakersfield.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. February, March, April, May, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bakersfield, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 5.6 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Sunshine 344 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 79%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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