Kanazawa weather in December
December in Kanazawa: cold, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Kanazawa · #455 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 54/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kanazawa climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 9°C / 48°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 249 mm / 9.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 25 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Snowfall | 77.2 cm / 30.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kanazawa in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Kanazawa?
- December in Kanazawa: cold, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Kanazawa on SeasonMap's comfort score (54/100).
- What is the weather like in Kanazawa in December?
- In December, Kanazawa averages a daily high of 8.8°C and a low of 2.1°C, with about 248.8 mm of rain over roughly 24.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kanazawa in December?
- Kanazawa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in December.
- Does it snow in Kanazawa in December?
- Kanazawa sees roughly 77.2 cm of snowfall in December.