Verdict: Excellent month
Kanazawa Weather in May
May hits the sweet spot in Kanazawa — highs around 21°C (70°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Expect showers on roughly 13 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, May is one of the best months of the year to be in Kanazawa.
Average high
21°C / 70°F
Average low
12°C / 54°F
Rain days
~13
Precipitation
164 mm
What to pack for Kanazawa in May
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 13 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May 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)