Kanazawa · WinterMonth summary
Kanazawa weather in February
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
32°F – 45°F
🌧 Rainy days
68% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kanazawa in February?
❌ 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: February is a difficult time for Kanazawa. June (7.6/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Kanazawa in February 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 February
Winter in Kanazawa is cool (7°F during the day). Days are short (8.1h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 68% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 February, Kanazawa averages 45°F, 68% rainy days and 8.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.0/10.
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Comparison
February vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +18°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -24%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kanazawa in February
Is February a good time to visit Kanazawa?
February is not recommended for Kanazawa (score 2.0/10). With 68% rainy days and 8.1h of sunshine, consider June (7.6/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Kanazawa in February?
Yes, 68% of days see rain in February. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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