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JapanThe climate of Kanazawa
The current climate in Kanazawa features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Kanazawa, Japan.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Kanazawa in recent years was 38°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in January 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Kanazawa gets 2323 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 119 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Kanazawa runs from June to November.
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The best time to visit Kanazawa for mild to warm weather is April up to November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Kanazawa.
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Climate Table of Kanazawa
The climate table of Kanazawa shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 11 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 235 | 179 | 136 | 154 | 122 | 166 | 207 | 227 | 203 | 167 | 203 | 324 |
| Snow (cm) | 37 | 54 | 5,4 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 23 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Kanazawa, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Kanazawa
Yearly Temperature in Kanazawa
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Kanazawa, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kanazawa
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kanazawa
Average Snowfall per Month in Kanazawa
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kanazawa
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Kanazawa, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Kanazawa
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Average weather in Kanazawa by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kanazawa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.