Best Time to Visit Kanazawa
Best time: May, Jul, Jun, Aug.
Aug is warmest (30.4°C high); Sep is rainiest (239 mm).
Kanazawa weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.8 | 0.2 | 187 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 6.7 | 0 | 138 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 10.3 | 2.3 | 134 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 16.7 | 7.4 | 135 | 7.3 |
| May | 21.3 | 12.4 | 145 | 8.3 |
| Jun | 24.4 | 17.2 | 190 | 7.6 |
| Jul | 28.5 | 21.5 | 210 | 7.8 |
| Aug | 30.4 | 22.7 | 147 | 8.3 |
| Sep | 26.2 | 18.5 | 239 | 6 |
| Oct | 20.8 | 12.3 | 157 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 15.2 | 7 | 188 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 10.1 | 2.7 | 191 | 2.4 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: MayJulJunAug
Beaches: AugJul
Hiking: May
Sightseeing: MayJun
Kanazawa quick facts
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kanazawa?
May, Jul, Jun, Aug.
What is the rainiest month?
Sep, about 239 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 30.4°C.
Where to stay
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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