Kanazawa · AutumnMonth summary
Kanazawa weather in September
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
68°F – 79°F
🌧 Rainy days
56% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kanazawa in September?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: September is a good time to visit Kanazawa. June remains slightly better (+0.3 pts).
By trip type
Kanazawa in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in September
Autumn in Kanazawa is often underrated: 26°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 56% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 September, Kanazawa averages 79°F, 56% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
September vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kanazawa in September
Is September a good time to visit Kanazawa?
September is an acceptable time for Kanazawa (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (7.6/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Kanazawa in September?
Yes, 56% of days see rain in September. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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