Kanazawa weather and climate in 2024
Day
10 °C
Night
3 °C
Sea
16 °C
Precipitation
215 mm
in month
Rainy days
24 days
in month
Daylight
10 hours
average
Sunshine
2 hours
average
Humidity
78 %
Day
10 °C
Night
3 °C
Sea
16 °C
Precipitation
215 mm
in month
Rainy days
24 days
in month
Daylight
10 hours
average
Sunshine
2 hours
average
Humidity
78 %
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Weather overview
Kanazawa (Japan) in general has a mild continental climate. The day temperatures range from 6 °C (43 °F) in January to 31 °C (87 °F) in August. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in August with 23 °C (73 °F), the lowest in February with 0 °C (32 °F). The least rainy month in Kanazawa is May with its 12 days of rain, the rainiest month is January, when it rains 25 days.
January weather
The minimum of the day temperature can be noticed, with its value being 6 °C (43 °F) in Kanazawa, while the descent of the night temperature can be observed. The number of rainy days reaches its maximum, with its value being 25 days, while the rainfall amount starts to descent, the value of this measure is 203 mm (7.98 in). The ongoing wet season is noticeable. The number of sun hours (without clouds) reaches its minimum, with its value being 2 hours.
February weather
The day temperature starts to rise, with its value of 7 °C (44 °F) in Kanazawa, while the night temperature is on its minimum, with its value of 0 °C (32 °F). The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, the value of this measure is 20 days, while the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed, with its value being 139 mm (5.46 in). The wet season is taking place. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise in this month.
March weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed in Kanazawa, while the night temperature rise's start could be observed in March. There is pending wet season in March. The rainfall amount rise's start could be observed, with its value being 144 mm (5.68 in), while the number of rainy days descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 19 days. The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, the value of this measure is 4 hours.
April weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 17 °C (63 °F) in Kanazawa, and the rise of the night temperature can be observed as well, with its value of 7 °C (45 °F). The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, its value is 14 days, while the minimum of the rainfall amount is observable, the value of this measure is 130 mm (5.13 in). The minimum of the humidity can be noticed, its value is 69 %. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month.
May weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 22 °C (71 °F) in Kanazawa, and the night temperature continues to rise too, its value is 13 °C (55 °F). The number of rainy days reaches its minimum, with its value of 12 days, while the rainfall amount starts to rise, its value is 147 mm (5.80 in). The tourist season slowly starts in May. The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its maximum, with its value being 7 hours.
June weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 25 °C (77 °F) in Kanazawa, and the night temperature continues to rise too, with its value of 17 °C (63 °F). The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed, while the rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 188 mm (7.39 in). The tourist season continues. The maximum of the day length can be noticed, with its value being 14 hours.
July weather
The ongoing tourist season is noticeable in Kanazawa. The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value of 29 °C (84 °F), and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month too, with its value of 22 °C (71 °F). The maximum of the rainfall amount is observable, its value is 232 mm (9.12 in), while the rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value of 15 days.
August weather
The tourist season is taking place this month in Kanazawa. The maximum of the day temperature is observable, its value is 31 °C (87 °F), and the night temperature is on its maximum as well in this month. The number of rainy days starts to descent, with its value of 13 days, and the beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed as well, with its value being 147 mm (5.79 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed in August.
September weather
The tourist season continues in Kanazawa. The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed, and the beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed as well, the value of this measure is 226 mm (8.88 in). The day temperature descent's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 26 °C (79 °F), and the beginning of the descent of the night temperature could be noticed too, with its value being 19 °C (65 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to descent in this month.
October weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in Kanazawa. The beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed in October. The descent of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 21 °C (69 °F), and the descent of the night temperature can be observed too, its value is 13 °C (55 °F). The minimum of the wind speed is observable in October.
November weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 15 °C (59 °F) in Kanazawa, and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, the value of this measure is 7 °C (45 °F). The wet season slowly starts. The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed, with its value being 20 days, and the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed too, the value of this measure is 191 mm (7.53 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed in this month.
December weather
The day temperature continues to descent, with its value being 10 °C (49 °F) in Kanazawa, and the night temperature continues to descent too, with its value of 3 °C (37 °F). The wet season is close to its peak in December. The rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 215 mm (8.48 in), and the number of rainy days continues to rise too, with its value being 24 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, with its value being 2 hours.
FAQs
Is April part of the dry season in Kanazawa?
No, April is not a dry month in Kanazawa, expect rain approximately 14 days in a month.
How many rainy days can I expect in Kanazawa in May?
There are 12 days, which are rainy in May in Kanazawa, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.8 days of the week, or in general - 40 % days. The value is lower by 2 days than in the previous month. That means a 13 % decrease in the value.
What is the sea temperature in June in Kanazawa?
The sea will reach 20 °C (67 °F) in Kanazawa in June. At this sea temperature, swimming probably won't be the best experience. You probably won't like to stay in water for a long time. On the other hand, there are a minority of people who seek these conditions. That's 4 °C (39 °F) more than in the previous month.
Is July part of the wet season in Kanazawa?
No, there is no wet season in Kanazawa in July - you can expect 15 days of rain during the month.
What is the temperature in Kanazawa during the day in August?
In August in Kanazawa, the average daily temperatures will be 31 °C (87 °F). The great temperature for lying by the sea or pool and sunbathing, everywhere else you will probably be a bit hot. This indicator is higher by 2 °C (35 °F) than in the previous month. Don't forget to drink during the day, in these temperatures you should hydrate yourself a lot.
Is it hot in September in Kanazawa?
In Kanazawa in September, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
Is October a good month to visit Kanazawa?
There are good conditions for visiting in October in Kanazawa. There are some people, who may feel a slight chill at 21 °C (69 °F), but others will feel perfectly fine. A sea temperature of 22 °C (71 °F) can seem colder to some, but others will call it refreshing. The temperature of 13 °C (55 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
We make the most from 40 years of historical weather data to predict the best weather conditions.
Deciding on where to go for a holiday is hard sometimes. Get inspired by the most popular destinations.
We aggregate data from combining multiple weather sources to ensure accuracy of the highest order.