Weather radar Kanazawa
Real-time precipitation radar · Ishikawa · Japan
Kanazawa climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Kanazawa shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 6.5° | 7.5° | 13.1° | 19.3° | 23.4° | 27.6° | 32° | 32.7° | 29.5° | 22.5° | 16.7° | 9.4° |
| Avg low (°C) | 0.5° | 1° | 4.8° | 9.8° | 14.5° | 20° | 25.2° | 25.7° | 22.6° | 14.5° | 8.6° | 3.2° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 187 | 165 | 168 | 170 | 191 | 201 | 267 | 284 | 237 | 174 | 190 | 244 |
| Rainy days | 24 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 24 |
| Sunshine hours | 213 | 225 | 246 | 273 | 281 | 291 | 306 | 292 | 260 | 240 | 221 | 199 |
| Humidity | 82% | 79% | 74% | 71% | 71% | 76% | 78% | 79% | 82% | 80% | 79% | 82% |
Best time to visit Kanazawa
The best time to visit Kanazawa is typically June. In this month the average high is 27.6°C, precipitation is 201 mm and sunshine duration is 291 hours. The annual average high is 20°C, total annual precipitation is 2478 mm (221 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3047 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kanazawa
How up to date is the weather radar for Kanazawa?
The weather radar for Kanazawa is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Kanazawa?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Kanazawa: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Kanazawa?
The thunderstorm potential for Kanazawa is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Kanazawa.
What is the climate like in Kanazawa?
Kanazawa has an annual average high of 20°C. The warmest month is August (avg high 32.7°C), the coldest January (avg low 0.5°C). The wettest month is August with 284 mm, the driest February with 165 mm. Total annual precipitation is 2478 mm (221 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3047 hours.