Best Time to Visit Kanazawa for City Trip – May Scores 85/100

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City Trips Potential

85/100

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Based on optimal climate

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May, October, June

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3°C – 26°C

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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.

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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.

Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work

For city trips in Kanazawa, May, October, June score highest on this page; January and December rank lowest. Use the month table below to match your stay dates.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Kanazawa

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	24Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	3°	5°	284	27.2	80%	wet
February	29Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	3°	6°	163	24.1	77%	wet
March	31Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	6°	11°	151	24	68%	wet
April	68Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	12°	17°	128	17.5	68%	shoulder
May	85Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	22°	134	16.6	68%	shoulder
June	78Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	21°	25°	179	17.7	75%	wet
July	43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	29°	244	19.5	76%	wet
August	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	31°	180	18.8	74%	wet
September	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	22°	27°	239	19.8	75%	wet
October	82Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	17°	21°	199	19.5	72%	wet
November	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	11°	15°	246	23.4	74%	wet
December	24Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	6°	9°	332	28.8	77%	wet

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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May, October, June score highest for city trips in Kanazawa. The top month scores 85/100; compare all 12 months below before locking dates.

When is the rainy season in Kanazawa?

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Rainy season typically: June–March. June, October still score among the stronger months for city trips, so treat the wet season as a mixed period rather than a blanket rule-out. Compare the monthly score, rain and temperature together.