Kanazawa Weather in May

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

The climate in Kanazawa during May can be summarized as mild and wet.

May is in the spring in Kanazawa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

Kanazawa weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.1°C 71.8°F
Nightly temperature 12.5°C 54.5°F
Average temperature 17.3°C 63.1°F
Daily sunshine 7 hrs
Avg rainfall 147 mm 5.8 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 14.5°C 58°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average May is the 2nd 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.

May temperatures in Kanazawa

Kanazawa average temperature in May

May rainfall

Kanazawa average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Kanazawa average rain in May

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 May 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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