Kanazawa Climate by Month
Kanazawa experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to cold weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Kanazawa is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -0°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Kanazawa has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2184 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Kanazawa offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between July (241 mm) and May (139 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Kanazawa serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 2.1 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Kanazawa.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Kanazawa in Japan
During the months of May, June and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.The average rainfall figures in Kanazawa are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose August which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 241 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 139 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 208 hours of sunshine.
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