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March is a good month in Bakersfield

Climate Overview

Bakersfield, United States in March has mild conditions, with highs averaging 19.8°C (68°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.

This month falls at the beginning of Spring.

Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout March, with daily highs around 20°C (68°F).

March sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 54 mm across the month.

Expect around 9.4h of sunshine at the start of March, increasing to 11.2h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 29th, averaging 21.2°C (70°F).

Compared to February, this month is about 2°C warmer with 2 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into April.

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Monthly March Averages

Temperature
20°C / 8°C
Feels Like
19°C / 6°C
Rain
9 days · 53 mm
Sunshine
10.2h / day
Humidity
65% — Humid
Wind
11 km/h
Wind Direction
N (6°)
Gusts
26 km/h
Daylight
12 h
Cloud Cover
53%
Clear Sky Days
5.6
UV Index
5.8 — High
Dew Point
7°C — Dry
Moon Phase
First Quarter · 46%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

0h 3h 6h 9h 12h 151015202531
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Daily Wind Speed

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Sun Position
Sunrise 07:07
Daylight 12h
Sunset 19:04

Compare Months

January
Fair
Temp
16°C / 5°C
Feels Like
14°C / 2°C
Rain
7days (47 mm) Good
Sun
8h Good
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
3.5 Moderate
February
Fair
Temp
18°C / 5°C
Feels Like
16°C / 3°C
Rain
7days (48 mm) Good
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
66% Muggy
UV
4.7 Moderate
March
Good
Temp
20°C / 8°C
Feels Like
19°C / 6°C
Rain
9days (53 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
65% Muggy
UV
5.8 High
April best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 11°C
Feels Like
24°C / 10°C
Rain
3days (26 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.7h Excellent
Humidity
51% Moderate
UV
7.2 Very High
May best
Excellent
Temp
29°C / 15°C
Feels Like
29°C / 14°C
Rain
2days (9 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.8h Excellent
Humidity
40% Comfortable
UV
8.1 Very High
June
Good
Temp
35°C / 20°C
Feels Like
35°C / 19°C
Rain
0days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
13.5h Excellent
Humidity
33% Comfortable
UV
8.3 Very High
July
Fair
Temp
38°C / 24°C
Feels Like
39°C / 23°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
13.3h Excellent
Humidity
29% Comfortable
UV
8.4 Very High
August
Good
Temp
37°C / 23°C
Feels Like
38°C / 22°C
Rain
0days (6 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.3h Excellent
Humidity
33% Comfortable
UV
7.9 Very High
September best
Excellent
Temp
34°C / 19°C
Feels Like
33°C / 18°C
Rain
1days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.5h Excellent
Humidity
39% Comfortable
UV
7 High
October best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 13°C
Feels Like
26°C / 11°C
Rain
1days (10 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
44% Moderate
UV
5.5 High
November
Good
Temp
21°C / 8°C
Feels Like
19°C / 5°C
Rain
4days (29 mm) Good
Sun
8.8h Good
Humidity
57% Moderate
UV
3.9 Moderate
December
Fair
Temp
16°C / 5°C
Feels Like
14°C / 3°C
Rain
7days (45 mm) Good
Sun
7.7h Good
Humidity
69% Muggy
UV
3.2 Moderate
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 16°C / 5°C 14°C / 2°C 7days (47 mm) Good 8h Good 72% Muggy 3.5 Moderate Fair View Details
February 18°C / 5°C 16°C / 3°C 7days (48 mm) Good 9.2h Good 66% Muggy 4.7 Moderate Fair View Details
March 20°C / 8°C 19°C / 6°C 9days (53 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 65% Muggy 5.8 High Good View Details
April best 25°C / 11°C 24°C / 10°C 3days (26 mm) Excellent 11.7h Excellent 51% Moderate 7.2 Very High Excellent View Details
May best 29°C / 15°C 29°C / 14°C 2days (9 mm) Excellent 12.8h Excellent 40% Comfortable 8.1 Very High Excellent View Details
June 35°C / 20°C 35°C / 19°C 0days (2 mm) Excellent 13.5h Excellent 33% Comfortable 8.3 Very High Good View Details
July 38°C / 24°C 39°C / 23°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 13.3h Excellent 29% Comfortable 8.4 Very High Fair View Details
August 37°C / 23°C 38°C / 22°C 0days (6 mm) Excellent 12.3h Excellent 33% Comfortable 7.9 Very High Good View Details
September best 34°C / 19°C 33°C / 18°C 1days (2 mm) Excellent 11.5h Excellent 39% Comfortable 7 High Excellent View Details
October best 27°C / 13°C 26°C / 11°C 1days (10 mm) Excellent 10.2h Excellent 44% Moderate 5.5 High Excellent View Details
November 21°C / 8°C 19°C / 5°C 4days (29 mm) Good 8.8h Good 57% Moderate 3.9 Moderate Good View Details
December 16°C / 5°C 14°C / 3°C 7days (45 mm) Good 7.7h Good 69% Muggy 3.2 Moderate Fair View Details

What to Wear

Dress in layers — a mix of long sleeves, light sweaters, and a versatile jacket works best for changeable conditions.

Temperatures drop significantly at night, so pack layers you can add or remove throughout the day.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Warm evening layerUmbrellaComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

March is typically good for visiting Bakersfield, with average highs of 20°C (68°F) and around 9 rainy days. Bakersfield, United States in March has mild conditions, with highs averaging 19.8°C (68°F) and noticeably cooler mornin
Bakersfield typically sees around 9 rainy days in March with 53 mm (2.1 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Nights in Bakersfield during March are cool at around 8°C (46°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) in March, we recommend: Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
March is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Bakersfield. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Bakersfield during March is 6 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Bakersfield gets approximately 12 hours of daylight per day in March, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Bakersfield during March based on 10-year climate averages.

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