Verdict: Tough month
Kanazawa Weather in February
February is properly cold in Kanazawa, with highs of only 8°C (46°F). It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 19 days, so build flexibility into plans. If your dates are flexible, most travelers will have a better time in Kanazawa outside February.
Average high
8°C / 46°F
Average low
1°C / 34°F
Rain days
~19
Precipitation
142 mm
What to pack for Kanazawa in February
- A proper warm jacket, and a hat for mornings
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 19 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
February against the rest of the year
Warmest in Kanazawa: Aug (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Jan (7°C / 45°F) · Wettest: Dec (~26 rain days)
7°
1°
Jan
8°
1°
Feb
12°
3°
Mar
16°
7°
Apr
21°
12°
May
25°
18°
Jun
29°
22°
Jul
31°
24°
Aug
28°
21°
Sep
21°
13°
Oct
16°
8°
Nov
9°
3°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)