Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kanazawa Climate
Kanazawa is a city in Japan (15) with a population of about 466,029. Its average annual temperature is 14.1°C (57°F), with roughly 2059 mm of rain per year.
14.1°C
Avg Temp
2059
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
Kanazawa Climate
Kanazawa has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F) and receives about 2059 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is February. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.1°C
Avg Temp
2059
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 38° | 188 mm |
| February | 3° / 38° | 138 mm |
| March | 6° / 43° | 134 mm |
| April | 12° / 54° | 134 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 144 mm |
| June | 21° / 69° | 189 mm |
| July | 25° / 77° | 210 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 147 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 239 mm |
| October | 16° / 62° | 157 mm |
| November | 11° / 52° | 188 mm |
| December | 6° / 43° | 191 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kanazawa
The most comfortable months to visit Kanazawa are typically June, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 30°C high). The coldest is February (near 0°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kanazawa are typically June, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kanazawa, Japan has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C and about 2059 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is February.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Kanazawa average about 30°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.