Verdict: Fair month
Kanazawa Weather in March
March is mild-to-cool in Kanazawa, topping out near 12°C (54°F) — comfortable with a layer on. It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 16 days, so build flexibility into plans. March is workable in Kanazawa if your dates are fixed — just plan around the conditions.
Average high
12°C / 54°F
Average low
3°C / 37°F
Rain days
~16
Precipitation
154 mm
What to pack for Kanazawa in March
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 16 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
March 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)