Kanazawa weather in November
Kanazawa in November averages 12°C (54°F), 254 mm of rain and 3.6 hours of sun a day. It is one of the wetter months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Kanazawa, November is the fifth coldest, the third wettest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 12°C (54°F)
8–16°C · 46–61°F
- Rainfall
- 254 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
- 3.6 h
hours per day
What is Kanazawa like in November?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Expect frequent rain — this is a wet month.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Kanazawa in November?
A proper waterproof, not a folding umbrella
254 mm in the month usually arrives as heavy bursts that an umbrella will not cover.
A dry bag for phone and documents
Worth it for one downpour caught between the taxi and the door.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 8°C (46°F).
November compared with October and December
November in Kanazawa is 5.8°C cooler than October and 75 mm wetter than it, which averages 18°C (64°F).
November in Kanazawa is 5.2°C warmer than December and 48 mm drier than it, which averages 7°C (44°F).
Daylight in Kanazawa in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 10 hours 14 minutes in Kanazawa, rising about 06:30 and setting about 16:44 local time.
November ends 48 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 25 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Kanazawa
Dates are a starting point for November.
Travel guides for Kanazawa
What to read before you book.
Kanazawa weather by month
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How November compares with the rest of the year
November is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 39°F | 258 mm |
| February | 4°C / 40°F | 163 mm |
| March | 7°C / 45°F | 161 mm |
| April | 13°C / 55°F | 144 mm |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 138 mm |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 170 mm |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 234 mm |
| August | 28°C / 82°F | 174 mm |
| September | 24°C / 74°F | 233 mm |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 178 mm |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 254 mm |
| December | 7°C / 44°F | 301 mm |
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FAQs about Kanazawa in November
November climate averages for Kanazawa, 1991–2020.
Kanazawa averages 12°C (54°F) in November, ranging from about 8°C (46°F) at night to 16°C (61°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Yes, a lot. November brings about 254 mm, which makes it one of the wetter months here — expect heavy bursts rather than all-day drizzle.
Yes. November averages 12°C (54°F) against 7°C (44°F) in December — 5.2°C warmer.
November is 5.8°C cooler than October, and 75 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; November sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 3.6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what November is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 14 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 14 hours 39 minutes in June and 9 hours 41 minutes in December.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 06:30 and sunset about 16:44 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 48 minutes shorter than it starts.
