Ishikawa Weather & Climate: Japan

Climate by month across Ishikawa, Japan, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Ishikawa

Ishikawa in Japan sees its peak temperatures in August (31°C (88°F)) and its coolest in January (6°C (43°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Kanazawa, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Ishikawa, the months of May, June, September and October bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 21°C (70°F) and 27°C (81°F).

The colder period typically falls in the months of January, February and December.

Precipitation in Ishikawa varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in July with 241 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while May stays relatively dry with 138 mm (5.4 in). The region experiences its rainy season during January, July, September and December, when monthly rainfall can range from 201 mm (7.9 in) to 241 mm (9.5 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for August, when daylight hours are at their peak.

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Kanazawa Nanao Komatsu Hakusan Wajima Shika
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Climate map of Ishikawa

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Kanazawa 7°C (45°F) 31°C (88°F) 0°C (32°F) 23°C (73°F) 2184 mm (86 in) 1,660 hours
Nanao 8°C (46°F) 32°C (90°F) 2°C (36°F) 25°C (77°F) 1927 mm (76 in) 1,587 hours
Komatsu 7°C (45°F) 29°C (84°F) 1°C (34°F) 24°C (75°F) 2285 mm (90 in) 1,660 hours
Hakusan 7°C (45°F) 30°C (86°F) 1°C (34°F) 24°C (75°F) 2195 mm (86 in) 1,660 hours
Wajima 8°C (46°F) 29°C (84°F) 3°C (37°F) 25°C (77°F) 1944 mm (77 in) 1,587 hours
Shika 8°C (46°F) 29°C (84°F) 3°C (37°F) 25°C (77°F) 2044 mm (80 in) 1,587 hours

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