Kanazawa Weather in December
What's the weather like in Kanazawa (Ishikawa) in December 2025?
The climate in Kanazawa during December can be summarized as cool and very wet.
December is in the winter in Kanazawa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 9.8°C 49.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 3°C 37.4°F |
| Average temperature | 6.4°C 43.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 2.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 302 mm 11.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 27 days |
| Sea temperature | 14.8°C 58.7°F |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Windspeed | 9.4kph 6 mph |
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.
December temperatures in Kanazawa
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kanazawa in December 2025.
Other monthly averages
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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 |
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