Kanazawa · WinterMonth summary
Kanazawa weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
0°C – 6°C
🌧 Rainy days
80% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
0.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kanazawa in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Kanazawa in January: 80% rain, 7.3h of sunshine. Better to wait for June.
By trip type
Kanazawa in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Kanazawa is cool (6°C during the day). Days are short (7.3h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 80% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Kanazawa averages 6°C, 80% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 0.9/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +19°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -36%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kanazawa in January
Is January a good time to visit Kanazawa?
January is not recommended for Kanazawa (score 0.9/10). With 80% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine, consider June (7.6/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Kanazawa in January?
Yes, 80% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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