Kanazawa Weather in January
Japan · 30-year monthly averages
⚠️ 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
January vs the rest of the year
FAQ
- How hot is Kanazawa in January?
- 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.
- Does it rain a lot in Kanazawa in January?
- Kanazawa sees around 256mm of precipitation in January on average — very wet by global standards.
- Is January a good time to visit Kanazawa?
- January is a challenging month to visit Kanazawa weather-wise — plan around the conditions.