Weather in Kanazawa in January
January 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 January, not how a country centroid would. January is the cold side of the year in Kanazawa. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 4°C
1–7°C
- Rainfall
- 258 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
- 2 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Days in Kanazawa in January 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
January is a wetter month in Kanazawa. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
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 January.
Travel guides for Kanazawa
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Kanazawa
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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.
