Pack or skip
Sunscreen for Bakersfield in September
Verdict
Pack it
Sun still finds you at 96°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.
Why
Bakersfield in September averages highs of 96°F, lows of 66°F, 0 rainy days.
That climate means sunscreen earns its space in the bag. Sun still finds you at 96°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.