Kanazawa weather in October (Ishikawa, Japan)

Curious about the October weather in Kanazawa? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Kanazawa typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

Kanazawa in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 171 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 155 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Fukui, Japan (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in October

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

For visitors traveling to Kanazawa, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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