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Kanazawa weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct.

Kanazawa now (local time 01:30)

18°C

Partly cloudy

Feels like: 19°
Humidity: 85%
Wind: 4 km/h

Next 7 days · what to wear

10° – 24°C

Rain likely on 1 of 7 days

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.

Kanazawa 14-day forecast

Today
10/5
☁️
24°
17°
💧38%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
21°
18°
💧100%
Wed
10/7
⛅
22°
14°
💧36%
Thu
10/8
☀️
22°
12°
💧0%
Fri
10/9
🌤️
24°
10°
💧0%
Sat
10/10
🌤️
23°
12°
💧2%
Sun
10/11
☁️
22°
14°
💧4%
Mon
10/12
⛅
22°
16°
💧6%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
22°
15°
💧26%
Wed
10/14
🌤️
23°
16°
💧47%
Thu
10/15
☁️
25°
15°
💧47%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
26°
16°
💧33%
Sat
10/17
🌧️
20°
17°
💧22%
Sun
10/18
🌦️
21°
17°
💧31%

Best time to visit Kanazawa

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kanazawa are Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is August (average high 31°C) and the coldest is January (average low 1°C).

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Kanazawa climate by month

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	vs Hong Kong
Jan	7°C	1°C	187 mm	76%	-13°C
Feb	8°C	1°C	142 mm	73%	-13°C
Mar	12°C	4°C	154 mm	72%	-12°C
AprBest	16°C	7°C	162 mm	72%	-12°C
MayBest	21°C	12°C	164 mm	75%	-10°C
JunBest	25°C	18°C	175 mm	79%	-7°C
Jul	29°C	22°C	322 mm	83%	-4°C
Aug	31°C	24°C	178 mm	78%	-2°C
SepBest	28°C	21°C	184 mm	80%	-4°C
OctBest	21°C	13°C	152 mm	76%	-9°C
Nov	16°C	8°C	198 mm	75%	-10°C
Dec	9°C	3°C	246 mm	77%	-12°C

Data: Open-Meteo historical weather, 2020–2024 averages (ERA5); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.

Kanazawa weather month by month: what to wear

Kanazawa in OctoberBest monthThis month

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Kanazawa in November

November in Kanazawa is chilly: average highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C, around 198 mm of rain (wet) and 75% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Kanazawa in December

December in Kanazawa is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C, around 246 mm of rain (wet) and 77% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Kanazawa in January

January in Kanazawa is cold: average highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C, around 187 mm of rain (wet) and 76% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Kanazawa in February

February in Kanazawa is cold: average highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C, around 142 mm of rain (some rain) and 73% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.

Kanazawa in March

March in Kanazawa is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C, around 154 mm of rain (wet) and 72% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Kanazawa in AprilBest month

April in Kanazawa is mild and cool: average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C, around 162 mm of rain (wet) and 72% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Kanazawa in MayBest month

May in Kanazawa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C, around 164 mm of rain (wet) and 75% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Kanazawa in JuneBest month

June in Kanazawa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C, around 175 mm of rain (wet) and 79% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Kanazawa in July

July in Kanazawa is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C, around 322 mm of rain (very wet) and 83% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Kanazawa in August

August in Kanazawa is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C, around 178 mm of rain (wet) and 78% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Kanazawa in SeptemberBest month

September in Kanazawa is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C, around 184 mm of rain (wet) and 80% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

FAQ

›What is the best time to visit Kanazawa?

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kanazawa are Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is August (average high 31°C) and the coldest is January (average low 1°C).

›What's the weather like in Kanazawa in October, and what should I wear?

October in Kanazawa is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C, around 152 mm of rain (wet) and 76% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

›What's the weather like in Kanazawa in November, and what should I wear?

November in Kanazawa is chilly: average highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C, around 198 mm of rain (wet) and 75% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

›When is the rainy season in Kanazawa?

Kanazawa is wettest in July, with about 322 mm on average, and driest in February, with about 142 mm.

›How cold does Kanazawa get? Does it snow?

The coldest month is January, averaging 7°C by day and 1°C at night. Early mornings get close to freezing; snow is occasional.

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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: August; coldest: January.

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