Kanazawa, JapanQuick decision
When to visit Kanazawa?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
17°C–25°C in June
🌧 Least rain
44% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (80%)
📅 Best score
7.6/10
Monthly climate data
Kanazawa weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 0°C | 6°C | 80% | 6.4 | 7.3h | 0.9/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 0°C | 7°C | 68% | 5.4 | 8.1h | 2.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 3°C | 11°C | 51% | 4.7 | 9.9h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 7°C | 16°C | 44% | 5.1 | 10.6h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 21°C | 41% | 4.4 | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 17°C | 25°C | 44% | 5.2 | 11.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 22°C | 29°C | 51% | 8.3 | 11.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 24°C | 31°C | 49% | 6.8 | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 20°C | 26°C | 56% | 8.2 | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 14°C | 20°C | 49% | 5.9 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 8°C | 15°C | 52% | 5.7 | 8.2h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 3°C | 9°C | 80% | 7.4 | 6.7h | 1.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 45% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°C, 48% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 20°C, 52% rainy days, 9.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 7°C, 76% rainy days, 7.4h sunshine/day. Score: 1.4/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 44% rainy days and 25°C. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
January is the wettest month with 80% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 25°C.
In winter, the average score is 1.4/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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