What’s the climate like in Kanazawa?
The current climate of Kanazawa features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 7°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kanazawa in recent years was 38°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in January 2018.
On average, Kanazawa gets 2323 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 119 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Kanazawa runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Kanazawa?
The best time to visit Kanazawa for pleasant to warm weather is April through November. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Kanazawa.
Climate Table of Kanazawa
The climate table of Kanazawa shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 11 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 235 | 179 | 136 | 154 | 122 | 166 | 207 | 227 | 203 | 167 | 203 | 324 |
| Snow (cm) | 37 | 54 | 5,4 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 23 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2323 mm per year, averaging 194 mm per month
- Snowfall: 119 cm per year
- Driest months: 122 mm in May, 136 mm in March and 154 mm in April
- Wettest months: 324 mm in December, 235 mm in January and 227 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Kanazawa
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kanazawa, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kanazawa
This graph shows how much precipitation Kanazawa, Japan, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Kanazawa
This graph shows how much snow Kanazawa, Japan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kanazawa
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kanazawa, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kanazawa
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kanazawa, Japan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kanazawa
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kanazawa, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kanazawa
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kanazawa, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kanazawa by Month
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