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Best Time to Visit Kanazawa

Japan · 30-year monthly climate averages

☀️ When to go

Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Kanazawa are May, June and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.

Climate profile

Kanazawa sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 31°C, and its coolest in January (around 7°C).

Annual precipitation totals roughly 2402mm — December is typically the wettest month (~301mm) and May the driest (~138mm).

A distinctly wetter period runs from January to December — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.

August is the sunniest month, with about 216 hours of sunshine.

Year at a glance

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0°16°31°

🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall

🔥 Recent heat vs normal

Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days

2/ 61
days ≥2°C above normal
32°C
highest recorded · August 6
-1.5°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
2026-08-02: -2.1°C2026-08-03: -1.8°C2026-08-04: -1.5°C2026-08-05: +0.5°C2026-08-06: +0.6°C2026-08-07: +0.4°C2026-08-08: -1.9°C2026-08-09: -2.4°C2026-08-10: -2.3°C2026-08-11: -3.3°C2026-08-12: -3.1°C2026-08-13: -2.8°C2026-08-14: -2.1°C2026-08-15: -2.3°C2026-08-16: -1.0°C2026-08-17: -0.6°C2026-08-18: -0.6°C2026-08-19: -0.8°C2026-08-20: -1.8°C2026-08-21: -2.9°C2026-08-22: -0.9°C2026-08-23: -0.2°C2026-08-24: +0.2°C2026-08-25: -0.2°C2026-08-26: -0.6°C2026-08-27: -4.7°C2026-08-28: -4.9°C2026-08-29: -3.4°C2026-08-30: -2.9°C2026-08-31: -1.4°C2026-09-01: +2.8°C2026-09-02: +2.3°C2026-09-03: -1.3°C2026-09-04: -0.8°C2026-09-05: +1.2°C2026-09-06: +0.8°C2026-09-07: -0.2°C2026-09-08: 0.0°C2026-09-09: -2.8°C2026-09-10: -2.8°C2026-09-11: -0.9°C2026-09-12: -0.5°C2026-09-13: -0.1°C2026-09-14: -3.6°C2026-09-15: -2.3°C2026-09-16: -1.9°C2026-09-17: -0.1°C2026-09-18: -0.8°C2026-09-19: -0.4°C2026-09-20: -1.1°C2026-09-21: -1.0°C2026-09-22: -2.7°C2026-09-23: -2.4°C2026-09-24: -2.6°C2026-09-25: -2.7°C2026-09-26: -2.4°C2026-09-27: -3.0°C2026-09-28: -3.5°C2026-09-29: -3.7°C2026-09-30: -3.5°C2026-10-01: +1.4°C

Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.

Month by month

MonthHigh / LowRainfallTravel rating
January7° / 1°C256mm⚠️ Challenging
February8° / 1°C163mm⚠️ Challenging
March12° / 3°C157mm⚠️ Challenging
April17° / 8°C144mm🤔 Fair
May22° / 14°C138mm👍 Good
June26° / 18°C170mm👍 Good
July30° / 23°C233mm🤔 Fair
August31° / 24°C179mm⚠️ Challenging
September27° / 20°C232mm🤔 Fair
October22° / 14°C177mm👍 Good
November16° / 8°C251mm⚠️ Challenging
December10° / 4°C301mm⚠️ Challenging

Kanazawa Weather in January

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

January in Kanazawa is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 256mm of precipitation spread over about 23 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
7°C
45°F
Avg low
1°C
34°F
Rainfall
256mm
very wet
Rainy days
23
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 62 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).

🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kanazawa Weather in February

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

February in Kanazawa is cold, with average daytime highs around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 163mm of precipitation spread over about 19 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
8°C
46°F
Avg low
1°C
34°F
Rainfall
163mm
rainy
Rainy days
19
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 87 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).

🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kanazawa Weather in March

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

March in Kanazawa is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (38°F). Expect roughly 157mm of precipitation spread over about 16 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
12°C
53°F
Avg low
3°C
38°F
Rainfall
157mm
rainy
Rainy days
16
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 145 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).

🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kanazawa Weather in April

🤔 Fair time to visit

April in Kanazawa is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 144mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
17°C
63°F
Avg low
8°C
47°F
Rainfall
144mm
rainy
Rainy days
12
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 185 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kanazawa Weather in May

👍 Good time to visit

May in Kanazawa is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (56°F). Expect roughly 138mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
22°C
72°F
Avg low
14°C
56°F
Rainfall
138mm
rainy
Rainy days
10
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 207 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kanazawa Weather in June

👍 Good time to visit

June in Kanazawa is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 170mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
26°C
78°F
Avg low
18°C
65°F
Rainfall
170mm
rainy
Rainy days
11
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 163 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kanazawa Weather in July

🤔 Fair time to visit

July in Kanazawa is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 233mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
30°C
85°F
Avg low
23°C
73°F
Rainfall
233mm
very wet
Rainy days
13
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 167 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kanazawa Weather in August

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

August in Kanazawa is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 179mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
31°C
88°F
Avg low
24°C
75°F
Rainfall
179mm
rainy
Rainy days
9
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 216 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kanazawa Weather in September

🤔 Fair time to visit

September in Kanazawa is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 232mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
27°C
81°F
Avg low
20°C
68°F
Rainfall
232mm
very wet
Rainy days
12
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 154 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kanazawa Weather in October

👍 Good time to visit

October in Kanazawa is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 177mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
22°C
71°F
Avg low
14°C
57°F
Rainfall
177mm
rainy
Rainy days
13
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 152 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kanazawa Weather in November

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

November in Kanazawa is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 251mm of precipitation spread over about 17 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
16°C
61°F
Avg low
8°C
47°F
Rainfall
251mm
very wet
Rainy days
17
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 109 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kanazawa Weather in December

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

December in Kanazawa is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (38°F). Expect roughly 301mm of precipitation spread over about 23 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
10°C
50°F
Avg low
4°C
38°F
Rainfall
301mm
very wet
Rainy days
23
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 69 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).

🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket

FAQ

What is the best time to visit Kanazawa?
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Kanazawa are May, June and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
What is the hottest month in Kanazawa?
August is typically the hottest month in Kanazawa, with average daytime highs around 31°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kanazawa?
December is usually the wettest month, with around 301mm of precipitation.