The month in detail
What to expect in June
Summer in Kanazawa brings pleasant temperatures (77°F) and long sunny days (5.4h of sunshine). Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
June is the best month of the year in Kanazawa. Compared to May: +7°F daytime, −1.3h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in June
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
17°
Daylight
14.5h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 37
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Is June the right month?
June is actually the best month of the year in Kanazawa. Good timing.
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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 ⓘ+2.57°F/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 88°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 43°F
🌧️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 77°F highs, 63°F 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 63°F, while afternoon highs average 77°F.
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 June?
The average UV index reaches 7 in June in Kanazawa (high), with about 14.5h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.