🇺🇸 Bakersfield vs 🇺🇸 Los Angeles

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Bakersfield

clear sky

70°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 68°F

H 80°F / L 70°F

Humidity: 26%

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Los Angeles

clear sky

77°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 75°F

H 80°F / L 71°F

Humidity: 28%

Climate Overview

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Bakersfield

Bakersfield at the southern end of California's Central Valley has an extreme hot desert climate, with more heat days than even Fresno. The city sees little marine influence from the distant coast and summers are punishing — regularly exceeding 105°F. Winter tule fog is intense and air quality issues are significant year-round.

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Los Angeles

Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine

Best monthsMarch, April, May, October, November
AvoidJanuary–February (rainy season), August (hot inland, gloomy coast)
Annual rain14 inches (356 mm)

Los Angeles has one of the most consistent climates on Earth. Coastal areas stay mild year-round; inland valleys can be dramatically hotter in summer and colder on winter nights. The infamous June Gloom socks coastal areas in marine layer fog May–July until midday.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Bakersfield🇺🇸 Los Angeles
Spring

60–74°F

March–May

Summer

68–88°F

June–September

Fall

62–79°F

October–November

Winter

55–68°F

December–February

Bakersfield vs Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bakersfield or Los Angeles have better weather?

Bakersfield and Los Angeles have very different climates. Bakersfield at the southern end of California's Central Valley has an extreme hot desert climate, wi Los Angeles: Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Bakersfield vs Los Angeles?

Best time for Bakersfield: spring and fall. Best time for Los Angeles: March, April, May, October, November.

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