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.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Kanazawa— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
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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