Kanazawa weather in May
May in Kanazawa: nice, rainy — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Kanazawa · #152 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kanazawa climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 22°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 131 mm / 5.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kanazawa in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kanazawa?
- May in Kanazawa: nice, rainy — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Kanazawa on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Kanazawa in May?
- In May, Kanazawa averages a daily high of 21.6°C and a low of 12.4°C, with about 131.4 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kanazawa in May?
- Kanazawa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in May.