When to go to Kanazawa?
Kanazawa was a castle town and it still reads as one. Kenroku-en is arranged so that every season gets its own view, its pines roped up against the winter snow; the Higashi Chaya district keeps its wooden teahouse fronts and gold-leaf workshops; and Omicho market sells crab, sweet shrimp and sea urchin straight off the Sea of Japan. The castle grounds close the loop.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Kanazawa, aim for August.
See also: Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Kanazawa
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9 | 190 | 3 | 42 |
| February | 6.6 | 143 | 4 | 47 |
| March | 7.8 | 177 | 7 | 50 |
| April | 8.7 | 160 | 13 | 56 |
| May | 9.2 | 185 | 17 | 58 |
| June | 9.7 | 182 | 22 | 61 |
| July | 9.9 | 298 | 26 | 56 |
| August | 10.7 | 139 | 28 | 72 |
| September | 9.0 | 196 | 25 | 60 |
| October | 7.7 | 182 | 17 | 54 |
| November | 6.5 | 209 | 12 | 45 |
| December | 5.4 | 260 | 6 | 35 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Kanazawa, the sunniest month is August, and the driest is August (about 139 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 2,322 mm of rain falls, and 1 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Kanazawa?
- Kenroku-en Garden (one of Japan's three finest)
- Higashi Chaya (geisha district)
- Kanazawa Castle
- Omicho market
Practical info
- Country: Japan
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