Taft, California, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Taft, California, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Taft, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Taft, California, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Taft, the best time to go is May. See below for details.

Important essentials for Taft, California, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Taft, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often wear away. An unreadable vaccination card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly choice.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Taft, California, United States of America by month

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January

January for Taft is chilly. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the West Kern Oil Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you go to Taft in February, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the West Kern Oil Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Taft is mild. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the West Kern Oil Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Taft is warm and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the West Kern Oil Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

If you visit Taft during May, you are likely to see that it is hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the West Kern Oil Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June is constantly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the West Kern Oil Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July in Taft is sweltering and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the West Kern Oil Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

August in this region is unbearably hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the West Kern Oil Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you vacation in Taft during September, you may notice that it is extremely hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the West Kern Oil Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you go to Taft in October, you will notice that it is hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the West Kern Oil Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

If you are traveling to Taft in November, you will notice that it is balmy and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the West Kern Oil Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

If you go to Taft in December, you will notice that it can be chilly. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the West Kern Oil Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Taft, California, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Taft.

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