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City Trips Potential

85/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

May, October, June

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

3°C – 26°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Planning a city trip to Kanazawa?

The best time to visit Kanazawa for a city trip is May, October, June, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

→ Explore the best places to stay in Kanazawa
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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best city trips conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Planning your city trip? Finding a central area to stay is key to exploring Kanazawa.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Kanazawa

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
24Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
284
February
29Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
163
March
31Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
151
April
68Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
12°128
May
85Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
17°134
June
78Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
21°179
July
43Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
25°244
August
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°180
September
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
22°239
October
82Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
17°199
November
55Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
11°246
December
24Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
332

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Kanazawa

When is the best time to visit Kanazawa for city trips?

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The best time to visit Kanazawa for city trips is typically in May, October, June, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Kanazawa?

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Rainy season typically: June–March. It is generally better to avoid these months for city trips.

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Plan your city trip to Kanazawa

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