When to go
The Best Time to Visit Kanazawa
Month-by-month climate data for Kanazawa, Japan — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
April, October–November. Cherry blossoms at Kenrokuen in April; koyo (autumn leaves) light up the same garden late October to mid-November.
Warmest in Kanazawa: Aug (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Jan (7°C / 45°F) · Wettest: Dec (~26 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Kanazawa climate, month by month
January
7° / 1°C
~25 rain days
Tough
February
8° / 1°C
~19 rain days
Tough
March
12° / 3°C
~16 rain days
Fair
April
16° / 7°C
~12 rain days
Good
May
21° / 12°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
June
25° / 18°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
July
29° / 22°C
~19 rain days
Good
August
31° / 24°C
~14 rain days
Good
September
28° / 21°C
~14 rain days
Good
October
21° / 13°C
~14 rain days
Good
November
16° / 8°C
~16 rain days
Good
December
9° / 3°C
~26 rain days
Tough
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