Weather in Kanazawa in February
February in Kanazawa is deep winter. Days are short. The outdoor plan is a window in the middle of the day or not at all.
In Japan, this is how Kanazawa actually wears February, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and January, February sits in the middle of Kanazawa's year.
- Average temp
- 4°C
1–8°C
- Rainfall
- 163 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
- 3.1 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Days in Kanazawa in February are about getting between indoor places. The cold is the story. Gloves are not a fashion choice.
A clear spell is for a short walk, then back in. Do not plan a long outdoor day as the default. Night falls early and the cold deepens with it.
Rain
Mixed skies in Kanazawa in February. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Kanazawa
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Kanazawa
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Kanazawa
TemperatureRainfall
Check another month
This is the month you are reading. Change either side to look at another.
FAQs about Kanazawa
Climate averages for Kanazawa, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Kanazawa is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 28°C.
December is the wettest month, with about 301 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
