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
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 1°C | 256mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 8° / 1°C | 163mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 12° / 3°C | 157mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 17° / 8°C | 144mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 22° / 14°C | 138mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 26° / 18°C | 170mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 30° / 23°C | 233mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 31° / 24°C | 179mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 27° / 20°C | 232mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 22° / 14°C | 177mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 16° / 8°C | 251mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 10° / 4°C | 301mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
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.