The weather in May in Bakersfield

It's warm in May in Bakersfield with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 19°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Bakersfield. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Bakersfield, California. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 41°C in 2020, Bakersfield reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 8,7 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northwest.

Daily weather in May for Bakersfield

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Bakersfield. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Bakersfield New York
Average temperature 29°C 22°C
Max. temperature 32°C 28°C
Min. temperature 14°C -5°C
Total precipitation 8,7 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 3 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Bakersfield with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 15°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 29°C, with nights around 16°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Bakersfield is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Bakersfield, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Bakersfield

Temperature in May in Bakersfield over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Bakersfield, California. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Bakersfield

Total precipitation in May in Bakersfield over the years

Daily UV index in May in Bakersfield

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Bakersfield, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Bakersfield by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bakersfield. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.