Kanazawa, JapanQuick decision
When to visit Kanazawa?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
63°F–77°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 32°F | 43°F | 80% | 0.3in | 7.3h | 0.9/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 32°F | 45°F | 68% | 0.2in | 8.1h | 2.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 37°F | 52°F | 51% | 0.2in | 9.9h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 45°F | 61°F | 44% | 0.2in | 10.6h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 70°F | 41% | 0.2in | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 63°F | 77°F | 44% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 72°F | 84°F | 51% | 0.3in | 11.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 75°F | 88°F | 49% | 0.3in | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 68°F | 79°F | 56% | 0.3in | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 57°F | 68°F | 49% | 0.2in | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 46°F | 59°F | 52% | 0.2in | 8.2h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 37°F | 48°F | 80% | 0.3in | 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°F, 45% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°F, 48% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 20°F, 52% rainy days, 9.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 7°F, 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°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 1.4/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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