Hot
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Bakersfield, California, United States in August
Weather score88Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
36°C
Rain
2mm
Sun
11h
Weather score
88
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Bakersfield, California, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August36°C average high
August is one of Bakersfield's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August2mm average rain
August is close to Bakersfield's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
August11 hours average sun
August is brighter than Bakersfield's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
August88 weather score
August scores above Bakersfield's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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