Climate of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Point-value climate at Kanazawa (Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan). Population approximately 551,249.
Located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, Kanazawa has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 551,249. Monthly average temperatures range from 3.3°C / 37.9°F in January to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in August, with rainfall varying from 136 mm / 5.4 in (February) to 246 mm / 9.7 in (September) — about 2089 mm / 82.2 in across the year. Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kanazawa's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3°C37.9°F | 180 mm7.1″ | — |
| February | 3.3°C37.9°F | 136 mm5.4″ | — |
| March | 6.4°C43.5°F | 136 mm5.4″ | — |
| April | 12.3°C54.1°F | 139 mm5.5″ | — |
| May | 17.1°C62.8°F | 149 mm5.9″ | — |
| June | 21.1°C70°F | 201 mm7.9″ | — |
| July | 25.2°C77.4°F | 222 mm8.7″ | — |
| August | 26.7°C80.1°F | 155 mm6.1″ | — |
| September | 22.4°C72.3°F | 246 mm9.7″ | — |
| October | 16.5°C61.7°F | 158 mm6.2″ | — |
| November | 11°C51.8°F | 183 mm7.2″ | — |
| December | 6.2°C43.2°F | 184 mm7.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kanazawa?
Kanazawa does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kanazawa's warmest month is August at an average of 26.7°C / 80.1°F, and its driest month is February with about 136 mm / 5.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kanazawa?
Kanazawa, in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 3.3°C / 37.9°F in January to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 2089 mm / 82.2 in, with the wettest month being September (246 mm / 9.7 in) and the driest February (136 mm / 5.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Kanazawa in August?
The average temperature in Kanazawa in August is 26.7°C / 80.1°F, with rainfall of about 155 mm / 6.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kanazawa?
The driest month in Kanazawa is February, with about 136 mm / 5.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 3.3°C / 37.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Kanazawa?
The wettest month in Kanazawa is September, with approximately 246 mm / 9.7 in of average monthly rainfall.