Pack or skip
Sunscreen for Bakersfield in May
Verdict
Pack it
Sun still finds you at 89°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.
Why
Bakersfield in May averages highs of 89°F, lows of 62°F, 1 rainy days.
That climate means sunscreen earns its space in the bag. Sun still finds you at 89°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.