Kanazawa weather in January
January in Kanazawa: cold, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Kanazawa · #477 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 50/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kanazawa climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 194 mm / 7.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 24 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 89.7 cm / 35.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kanazawa in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kanazawa?
- January in Kanazawa: cold, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Kanazawa on SeasonMap's comfort score (50/100).
- What is the weather like in Kanazawa in January?
- In January, Kanazawa averages a daily high of 5.9°C and a low of -1.2°C, with about 194.3 mm of rain over roughly 24.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kanazawa in January?
- Kanazawa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in January.
- Does it snow in Kanazawa in January?
- Kanazawa sees roughly 89.7 cm of snowfall in January.