JuneKanazawa Hyakumangoku Matsuri
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Kanazawa
Usually 3 days in early June (the Hyakumangoku Procession is on Saturday; June 5–7 in 2026, procession on June 6)
Chubu & Hokuriku Weather Guide
Kanazawa Weather & What to Wear
Kanazawa, Kenrokuen, Higashi Chaya District, 21st Century Museum
Hokuriku's sightseeing city, where the atmosphere of a castle town lives on at Kenrokuen, the Higashi Chaya District and the 21st Century Museum. With its Sea of Japan climate, winters bring few sunny spells and many days of rain or snow. Summers get as hot as on the Pacific side, with highs around 31°C.
- January low
- 1.2℃
- August high
- 31.3℃
- Max snow depth
- 27cm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today12 PMSunny19°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 3 PMSunny18°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 6 PMCloudy17°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 9 PMSunny14°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMSunny13°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 AMSunny12°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 AMSunny12°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 9 AMSunny17°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 12 PMSunny21°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 3 PMSunny21°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 6 PMSunny18°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- 9 PMSunny17°☂ 10%3–5m/s
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period.
- Today10/22(Thu)Sunny, cloudy at times20°/15°Observed: 15°☂ 10%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny22°/11°☂ 10%
- 10/24(Sat)Rain22°/15°☂ 80%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, rain at times22°/19°☂ 80%Reliability A
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, brief rain20°/17°☂ 70%Reliability A
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, brief rain20°/13°☂ 50%Reliability C
- 10/28(Wed)Cloudy16°/10°☂ 40%Reliability B
- ☂ Chance of rain
- From day 3, the weekly forecast covers a wider prefecture-level area.
- Reliability of the weekly forecast (A: high, B: fairly high, C: fairly low)
- "Observed" is the temperature measured so far today by JMA weather stations (AMeDAS), not a forecast.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Kanazawa
For comfortable weather
May and October bring lots of sunny days, with temperatures just right for walking around town.
For cherry blossoms
On average the blossoms open on April 3 and reach full bloom around April 8, when Kenrokuen and Kanazawa Castle Park are at their best.
Climate
Kanazawa Temperature & Snow Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
HighLow
Monthly max snow depth (cm)
Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Max snow depth | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.1℃ | 1.2℃ | 256mm | 27cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
| Feb | 7.8℃ | 1.0℃ | 162.6mm | 22cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
| Mar | 11.6℃ | 3.4℃ | 157.2mm | 7cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Apr | 17.3℃ | 8.2℃ | 143.9mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| May | 22.3℃ | 13.6℃ | 138mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Jun | 25.6℃ | 18.4℃ | 170.3mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 29.5℃ | 22.9℃ | 233.4mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 31.3℃ | 24.1℃ | 179.3mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 27.2℃ | 19.9℃ | 231.9mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 21.8℃ | 13.9℃ | 177.1mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Nov | 15.9℃ | 8.1℃ | 250.8mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Dec | 10.2℃ | 3.5℃ | 301.1mm | 11cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature and snow depth. Bring an extra layer for mornings and evenings.
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Seasons
Kanazawa Through the Seasons
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Spring
Mar–MayCherry blossoms are best in early April. April highs are around 17°C and mornings around 8°C, so a light coat is a good idea.
☀️
Summer
Jun–AugThe rainy season usually starts around June 11 and ends around July 23. In August, highs are around 31°C and even mornings are around 24°C, making for humid heat.
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Autumn
Sep–NovOctober is a comfortable season with highs around 22°C. Rain increases in November, and the yukitsuri snow ropes go up at Kenrokuen.
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Winter
Dec–FebHighs of 7–10°C, mornings around 1°C. December is the rainiest month of the year, and the average maximum snow depth in January is 27 cm. Bring an umbrella and non-slip shoes.
Events
Events & festivals in Kanazawa
JuneCherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms in Kanazawa
GardenWinter Scenery
Winter Scenery in Kanazawa
Park & natureKenroku-en Garden Yukitsuri
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Kanazawa
❄ Best season: Mid Dec – Late Feb
✦ Illumination
Onsen
Onsen towns in Kanazawa
♨ OnsenYamanaka Onsen
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Kaga, Ishikawa
♨ Day use Age 12 and up ¥500, ages 6–11 ¥150, ages 3–5 ¥70, under 3 free (as of October 2026)
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Kanazawa
GardenAttractions
Attractions in Kanazawa
ExperienceFukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Katsuyama, Fukui
A dinosaur-themed museum in Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture. It displays 51 complete dinosaur skeletons along with fossils, dioramas, and life-size models, and a new wing was added in 2023. Tickets are generally bought in advance for a specific date and time, so book on the official website once your itinerary is set.
☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendlyAdvance, date-specific tickets required
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Kanazawa
🎫 Combo ticket
🚄 JR
🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Getting Around
Getting to and from Kanazawa
Osaka → Kanazawa
Fastest: Fastest 2 hr 9 min (change at Tsuruga)
🚆 Limited express🚌 Highway bus🌙 Overnight bus
Kyoto → Kanazawa
Fastest: Thunderbird Kyoto–Tsuruga about 55 min + Hokuriku Shinkansen Tsurugi Tsuruga–Kanazawa about 57 min (timetable example) + transfer
🚆 Limited express🚌 Highway bus🌙 Overnight bus
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Kanazawa TripPR
Other Areas
Weather in Other Areas
NagoyaShirakawa-goTakayamaGero OnsenToyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine RouteMatsumoto / KamikochiHakubaNagano / Yudanaka-Shibu OnsenKiso Valley (Tsumago & Magome)
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Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Kanazawa station; actual weather varies from year to year.
