Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
74°Ftypical April high
Typical range
April climate
April in Bakersfield
United States · North America
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
74°F
Lows around 51°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days, with mixed-length spells. About 4 wet days this month.
13%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.9 hApril sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryApril Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In April, afternoons feel about 68° and nights feel near 48°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
63%April Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in April.
4 mphApril Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical April day
April late afternoons are around 72°F, easing to about 65°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning62°F
Rain8%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday68°F
Rain5%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon72°F
Rain5%
Cloud38%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowEarly evening65°F
Rain6%
Cloud33%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62 | 42 | 1.7 | 7 | 8.6 | 69 |
| Feb | 64 | 43 | 2.0 | 8 | 9.3 | 67 |
| Mar | 69 | 47 | 1.7 | 7 | 10.8 | 62 |
| Apr | 74 | 51 | 1.1 | 4 | 11.9 | 54 |
| May | 82 | 58 | 0.4 | 2 | 13.4 | 48 |
| Jun | 89 | 64 | 0.1 | 0 | 13.9 | 47 |
| Jul | 94 | 70 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.8 | 47 |
| Aug | 92 | 68 | 0.1 | 0 | 13.1 | 49 |
| Sep | 88 | 63 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.8 | 53 |
| Oct | 78 | 54 | 0.4 | 2 | 10.7 | 58 |
| Nov | 67 | 46 | 1.1 | 5 | 9.3 | 64 |
| Dec | 61 | 41 | 1.9 | 7 | 8.5 | 68 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology