Pack or skip
Sun hat for Bakersfield in May
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 89°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
Bakersfield in May averages highs of 89°F, lows of 62°F, 1 rainy days.
That climate means a sun hat earns its space in the bag. Midday temps around 89°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.