Normal weather for Kanazawa in May
It's warm in May in Kanazawa with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 18°C.
In May, there is an average of 122 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Kanazawa. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Kanazawa in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
23°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
20°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
122 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
15 days | 8 days | |
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
The typhoon season in Kanazawa runs from June to November.
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Start of May
The month of May starts in Kanazawa with warm temperatures, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights close to 13°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 24°C, with nights close to 16°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kanazawa will be around 25°C, with nights close to 17°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Temperature records
With 31°C, Kanazawa hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Kanazawa
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Kanazawa, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Kanazawa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Kanazawa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 15 days of rain in Kanazawa.
Daily UV Index in May in Kanazawa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kanazawa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Kanazawa Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Kanazawa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Kanazawa Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Kanazawa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Kanazawa
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Average Weather in Kanazawa by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kanazawa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
