Kanazawa weather in February (Ishikawa, Japan)

How is the weather in Kanazawa in February? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In February, Kanazawa generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -0°C.

Kanazawa in February usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 163 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 25 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 89 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, February may not be the ideal month to visit Kanazawa. May and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kanazawa, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 85%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 163 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 25 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 89 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Fukui, Japan (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in February

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

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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 February?

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 February.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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