When is the best time to go to Kanazawa
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kanazawa, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Kanazawa
Kanazawa weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kanazawa are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 294mm | 1.9hrs | 10.9hrs | 12°C |
The climate in Kanazawa during January can be summarized as cool and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kanazawa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Kanazawa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kanazawa with around 294mm 11.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 28 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 194mm | 2.8hrs | 11.7hrs | 11°C |
February in Kanazawa is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kanazawa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Kanazawa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kanazawa with around 194mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Kanazawa weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 153mm | 4.6hrs | 12.8hrs | 10°C |
The weather in March in Kanazawa is characteristically cool and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kanazawa.
March is in the spring in Kanazawa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kanazawa with around 153mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 145mm | 6.1hrs | 14hrs | 11°C |
Kanazawa's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kanazawa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Kanazawa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kanazawa with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 147mm | 7hrs | 15hrs | 14°C |
May is a wet month in Kanazawa and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kanazawa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Kanazawa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kanazawa with around 147mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 203mm | 5.5hrs | 10.9hrs | 19°C |
The climate in Kanazawa during June can be summarized as warm, humid and very wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kanazawa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Kanazawa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kanazawa with around 203mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 242mm | 5.7hrs | 11.7hrs | 23°C |
July in Kanazawa is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kanazawa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Kanazawa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kanazawa with around 242mm 9.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 166mm | 7hrs | 12.8hrs | 26°C |
The weather in August in Kanazawa is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kanazawa.
August is in the summer in Kanazawa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kanazawa with around 166mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 245mm | 4.9hrs | 14hrs | 25°C |
Kanazawa's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kanazawa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kanazawa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kanazawa with around 245mm 9.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Kanazawa weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 193mm | 5hrs | 15hrs | 21°C |
October is a wet month in Kanazawa and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kanazawa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kanazawa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kanazawa with around 193mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 252mm | 3.6hrs | 10.9hrs | 18°C |
The climate in Kanazawa during November can be summarized as mild and very wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kanazawa.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kanazawa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kanazawa with around 252mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Kanazawa weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 302mm | 2.3hrs | 11.7hrs | 15°C |
December in Kanazawa is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kanazawa for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Kanazawa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kanazawa with around 302mm 11.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kanazawa weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 31.1°C 88°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 145mm 5.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6.1°C 43°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 302mm 11.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 25.9°C 78.6°F |
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