Pack or skip
Sun hat for Bakersfield in August
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 102°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
Bakersfield in August averages highs of 102°F, lows of 72°F, 0 rainy days.
That climate means a sun hat earns its space in the bag. Midday temps around 102°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.