Ishikawa Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ishikawa, Japan in January.

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Kanazawa Nanao Komatsu Hakusan

Planning a getaway to Ishikawa, Japan this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Ishikawa in January

Ishikawa, Japan is a region in Japan. January in Ishikawa generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Kanazawa. 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.

To explore the conditions in Ishikawa, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Nanao with an average of 146 mm (5.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Kaga with 247 mm (9.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Kanazawa gets roughly 64 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Ishikawa by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ishikawa — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kanazawa)

January7°C (45°F) February7°C (45°F) March11°C (52°F) April16°C (61°F) May22°C (72°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August31°C (88°F) September27°C (81°F) October21°C (70°F) November15°C (59°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ishikawa in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ishikawa.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Ishikawa

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Ishikawa, Japan?

Temperature range in Ishikawa (January)

Precipitation variation in Ishikawa (January)

Kanazawa

In January Kanazawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
64 hours
89 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
214 mm (8.4 in)
201 mm (7.9 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
28 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kanazawa →

Nanao

In January Nanao generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
46 hours
43 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
162 mm (6.4 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
28 days
29 days
26 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nanao →

Komatsu

In January Komatsu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
64 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
242 mm (9.5 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
179 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
28 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Komatsu →

Hakusan

In January Hakusan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
64 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
229 mm (9 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
28 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hakusan →

Wajima

In January Wajima generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
46 hours
43 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
200 mm (7.9 in)
177 mm (7 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
29 days
30 days
26 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wajima →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Ishikawa, in Japan.

In our records: Japan January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Japan in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Japan was -15°C (5°F) in Mount Fuji on January 18, 2004.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ishikawa in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kanazawa 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 201 mm (7.9 in)
Nanao 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Komatsu 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 230 mm (9.1 in)
Hakusan 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)
Wajima 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 177 mm (7 in)
Shika 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 201 mm (7.9 in)

Ishikawa weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ishikawa, Japan in January?

Expect poor weather across Ishikawa, Japan in January. The popular destination of Kanazawa averages 7°C (45°F) by day and 0°C (32°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Ishikawa, Japan in January?

In Kanazawa, the average daytime high in January is 7°C (45°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

Does Ishikawa, Japan get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Expect plenty of snow/rainfall. Kanazawa records an average of 201 mm (7.9 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Ishikawa, Japan.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Ishikawa, Japan?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Ishikawa, Japan due to the typically poor weather in Kanazawa.

On average, the best time to visit Ishikawa, Japan is in May and October with generally pleasant weather in Kanazawa. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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