Kanazawa Weather in December

What's the weather like in Kanazawa (Ishikawa) in December 2024?

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.

Kanazawa weather averages (imperial / metric)
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

Kanazawa average temperature in December

December rainfall

Kanazawa average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Kanazawa average rain in December

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 2024.

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Kanazawa weather stats

Kanazawa weather statistics
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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