When to visit
Kanazawa?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Kanazawa
Ishikawa Prefecture · Japan

The best time to visit Kanazawa is May, June, October, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — some variation climate

Climate score
September
59

Mixed climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
20–26°C
Pleasant nights
Feels like
21–29°C
Humid
Precipitation
229mm
Torrential rain · 17 days
Sunshine
7.3h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
81%
Humid
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
80
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep80OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score7102453737246465969437
ClimateColdColdColdColdCool & rainyHumidRainyHot & rainyRainyCool & rainyColdCold
Temperature0–6°C0–7°C3–12°C7–16°C12–22°C17–25°C22–29°C23–30°C20–26°C13–20°C8–15°C3–9°C
Feels like-5–2°C-4–3°C-1–8°C4–15°C11–22°C18–27°C25–33°C27–35°C21–29°C12–20°C5–13°C-1–6°C
Precipitation200mm
30 days
140mm
23 days
146mm
17 days
156mm
13 days
134mm
11 days
145mm
13 days
268mm
18 days
196mm
14 days
229mm
17 days
169mm
16 days
170mm
19 days
228mm
30 days
Sunshine5.0h
☀︎ 50%
6.0h
☀︎ 55%
8.1h
☀︎ 68%
8.6h
☀︎ 66%
9.5h
☀︎ 67%
8.4h
☀︎ 57%
8.4h
☀︎ 58%
10.3h
☀︎ 76%
7.3h
☀︎ 59%
7.6h
☀︎ 67%
6.5h
☀︎ 64%
4.8h
☀︎ 49%
WindSW · 24 km/hS · 24 km/hSE · 22 km/hE · 22 km/hSW · 20 km/hN · 18 km/hSW · 17 km/hNE · 17 km/hNE · 18 km/hE · 20 km/hSE · 21 km/hSW · 24 km/h
Humidity (%)77%74%72%72%73%78%83%79%81%77%76%77%
Day length10.0h10.8h12.0h13.1h14.1h14.6h14.4h13.5h12.4h11.3h10.2h9.7h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival
Kenrokuen Garden Autumn Illumination
Kanazawa Castle Park & Kenrokuen Garden Cherry Blossom Viewing
Kanazawa Marathon
Ohmicho Market New Year's Preparations
Events & Festivals
  • Kanazawa Hyakumangoku FestivalfestivalSignature event
    June· 50k+ visitors

    The Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival is the city's most significant event, commemorating Lord Maeda Toshiie's entry into K…

  • Kenrokuen Garden Autumn Illuminationnature
    October, November· 5k+ visitors

    Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's most beautiful, offers a magical autumn illumination where vibrant foliage is lit up at…

  • Kanazawa Castle Park & Kenrokuen Garden Cherry Blossom Viewingnature
    March, April· 50k+ visitors

    Witness the breathtaking beauty of cherry blossoms at Kanazawa Castle Park and Kenrokuen Garden, iconic spots for 'hanam…

  • Kanazawa Marathonsports
    October· 5k+ visitors

    The Kanazawa Marathon offers runners a scenic route through the city's historic and modern landmarks. Held in late Octob…

  • Ohmicho Market New Year's Preparationsfood wine
    December· Local event

    Experience the vibrant bustle of Ohmicho Market as locals prepare for the New Year, stocking up on fresh seafood and tra…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kanazawa?

The best time to visit Kanazawa is June, May, October, with temperatures between 12 °C and 25 °C. The best month is June. June is low season.

What is the weather like in Kanazawa?

Kanazawa has a climate with an overall score of 4.2/10. Annual temperatures range from 0 °C to 30 °C.

What is the hottest month in Kanazawa?

The hottest month in Kanazawa is August, with average highs of 30 °C and lows of 23 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Kanazawa?

The rainiest month in Kanazawa is July, with an average of 268 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Kanazawa?

Peak season in Kanazawa is March, August, October, November. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Kanazawa?

Shoulder season in Kanazawa falls in April, May, July, September, December. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.