Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Bakersfieldis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 76.7%
Overall score 39.7%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 76.7%
2. June
Score 74.7%
3. August
Score 74.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 39.7%
2. December
Score 41.7%
3. January
Score 42.7%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 100.0%
2. June
Score 97.0%
3. August
Score 97.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. March
Score 30.0%
2. February
Score 32.0%
3. December
Score 34.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. November
Score 76.0%
2. April
Score 70.0%
3. March
Score 61.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. June
Score 30.0%
2. July
Score 30.0%
3. August
Score 30.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 100.0%
2. June
Score 97.0%
3. September
Score 96.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. March
Score 43.0%
2. February
Score 46.0%
3. December
Score 52.0%