x
Home guide holiday planner

Planning a Holiday to Bakersfield

Whether you’re planning for a retreat or a weekend getaway, Bakersfield offers plenty of attractions and recreational activities. Read on to know about the Bakersfield climate, major events and festivals, and a few prerequisites for a trip to Bakersfield. 

Image by MzNobody via Wikimedia Commons

Spring Season in Bakersfield (March to May)

Spring is a good time to visit Bakersfield and enjoy outdoors. Less stifling and lesser crowd makes it a pleasant time to visit the city. Do pack the umbrella, since you’re bound to experience some rainfall during this time of the year. This season hosts many events and festivals. 

Bakersfield Average Spring Temperature
Average high temperature during spring season in Bakersfield is in mid-60s and average low temperature is in mid-50s; warm

Clothes to Pack
Bakersfield Spring Events/Festivals

March
March Meet 
Amestoy's Chile Verde Cookoff 
CIF State Wrestling Championship  
Bakersfield Fiesta/ United Square Dancers  


April
Garden Fest 
NSRA Western Nationals  
Cali Finale Cheerleading Championships 
Scottish Gathering and Games  
Country and Craft Beer Festival  
Macaroni and Cheese Festival 


May
Stampede Days Rodeo  
Greek Food Festival  
Bakersfield Jazz Festival 
Menudo Cook-off
Basque Festival 
Cherry Festival  
Kern County Nut Festival 
Third Thursdays 
Bike Festival  

Autumn Season in Bakersfield (October-November)

Another pleasant spot for Bakersfield is autumn. Dispersing crowd and pleasant climate make Bakersfield a great holiday destination during this season. 

Bakersfield Average Autumn Temperature
Average high temperature during autumn in Bakersfield is in 70s and average low temperature is 50; mild and long-lasting.

Clothes to Pack
Bakersfield Autumn Events/Festivals

October
Greek Food Festival  
ARTini  
Fall Family Fun Fest  
California Hot Rod Reunion  
Third Thursdays 
Bakersfield Celtic Music Festival  
Via Arte Italian Street Painting Festival 
Bakersfield Halloween Town  

November
Bakersfield Uncorked Wine Fest 
Bakersfield Bacon and Craft Beer Festival  
Outside the Box Film Festival 

Summer Season in Bakersfield (June to September) 

Summer is the best time to travel to Bakersfield. This time experiences huge rush and many festivals and events take place during this period. The hotel rates are high and chock-a-block in summer, so book in advance!

Bakersfield Average Summer Temperature
Average high temperature during summer in Bakersfield is in mid-80s and average low temperature is in mid-60s; hot and dry.

Clothes to Pack
Bakersfield Summer Events/Festivals

August 
Tehachapi Mountain Festival  

September
Kern County Fair 
Bakersfield Village Fest 

Winter Season in Bakersfield (December to February)

If you’re looking for great deals and want to save money, then travel to Bakersfield in winter.  The crowd is less and you can get some good discounts on the air travel during winter season. 

Bakersfield Average Winter Temperature
Average high temperature during winter season in Bakersfield is in 50s and average low temperature is 40; short, moist and cool.

Clothes to Pack
Bakersfield Events/Festivals

December
Holiday Lights at CALM  
Bakersfield Christmas Town 
Bakersfield Christmas Parade  
Holiday Lamplight Tours 

January
The Great 48 Hours Bluegrass Jam  
Polar Bear Plunge 

February
Whiskey Flat Days-Kernville, CA  

Are you a Business Owner?

Add the products or services you offer

Promote your business on your local city site and get instant enquiries

LIST YOUR BUSINESS FOR FREE