Kanazawa weather in December (Ishikawa, Japan)

Curious about the December weather in Kanazawa? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Kanazawa typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Kanazawa in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 214 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 27 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 71 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kanazawa. May and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kanazawa climate page with graphs.

 

Kanazawa, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 90%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 214 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 27 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 71 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Fukui, Japan (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in December

Find out more about the weather in Japan in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kanazawa in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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