Pack or skip
Sun hat for Bakersfield in September
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 96°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
Bakersfield in September averages highs of 96°F, lows of 66°F, 0 rainy days.
That climate means a sun hat earns its space in the bag. Midday temps around 96°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.