Pack or skip
Beanie for Bakersfield in January
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 39°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.
Why
Bakersfield in January averages highs of 57°F, lows of 39°F, 4 rainy days.
That climate means a beanie earns its space in the bag. Lows around 39°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.