Kanazawa weather in January (Ishikawa, Japan)

Curious about the January weather in Kanazawa? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Kanazawa generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about -0°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Kanazawa in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 201 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 28 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 64 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kanazawa. May and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kanazawa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 95%  

Precipitation 201 mm  

Rainy days 28 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 64 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Fukui, Japan (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan in January 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 January?

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 January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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