Pack or skip
Sun hat for Bakersfield in July
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 105°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
Bakersfield in July averages highs of 105°F, lows of 74°F, 0 rainy days.
That climate means a sun hat earns its space in the bag. Midday temps around 105°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.