Pack or skip
Sunscreen for Bakersfield in January
Verdict
Pack it
Sun still finds you at 57°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.
Why
Bakersfield in January averages highs of 57°F, lows of 39°F, 4 rainy days.
That climate means sunscreen earns its space in the bag. Sun still finds you at 57°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.