The month in detail
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Kanazawa. Temperatures rise (21°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (7.9/10) remains theoretically better.
May ranks 3 out of 12 months in Kanazawa. Compared to April: +5°C daytime, +0.5h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
6 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
12°
Daylight
13.9h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 35
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Kanazawa is June (7.9/10), 0.3 pt higher than May.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Japan
🗣️LanguageJapanese
💶CurrencyYen japonais (¥)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.43°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 6°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 56%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location
Where is Kanazawa ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
JapanTemperate climate with a 7.9 → 0.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
36.56°N · 136.65°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kanazawa?
June is the best month with 25.0°C highs, 17.0°C lows, 5.4h of sunshine and 32.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Kanazawa get in June?
Kanazawa averages 5.4 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Kanazawa?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Kanazawa in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 17.0°C, while afternoon highs average 25.0°C.
Is Kanazawa good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Kanazawa scores 0.7/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.4/10.
When should you avoid Kanazawa?
January is the most difficult month to visit Kanazawa, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Kanazawa in May?
The average UV index reaches 6 in May in Kanazawa (moderate), with about 13.9h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.