Monthly climate guide
Kanazawa weather in October
With highs near 18°C (65°F) and lows around 11°C (51°F), October feels mild in Kanazawa. Rainfall averages about 167 mm (very wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 6°C cooler than September and 6°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- Seasonally, October counts as mid-autumn in Kanazawa.
- Kanazawa is usually about 3°C warmer than Toyama, 50 km away, in October.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 73%.
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 6°C lower by November.
Avg high
18°C
65°F
Avg low
11°C
51°F
Rainfall
167 mm
very wet
Humidity
82%
relative
Sky
73%
cloud · often cloudy
Kanazawa weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 35°F | -3°C / 27°F | 180 mm | 88% | 91% |
| February | 3°C / 37°F | -3°C / 26°F | 118 mm | 86% | 87% |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | 0°C / 32°F | 121 mm | 81% | 77% |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 5°C / 40°F | 137 mm | 76% | 74% |
| May | 20°C / 69°F | 11°C / 51°F | 108 mm | 73% | 72% |
| June | 24°C / 75°F | 16°C / 60°F | 149 mm | 78% | 80% |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 69°F | 245 mm | 81% | 81% |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 21°C / 71°F | 198 mm | 80% | 74% |
| September | 24°C / 76°F | 17°C / 63°F | 228 mm | 82% | 78% |
| October | 18°C / 65°F | 11°C / 51°F | 167 mm | 82% | 73% |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 5°C / 41°F | 142 mm | 84% | 77% |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | 0°C / 31°F | 228 mm | 88% | 89% |
What to pack for October
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is October a good time to visit Kanazawa?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Kanazawa →Other Japan cities in October
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Kanazawa in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Kanazawa?
Yes. October is one of the best months for Kanazawa, with highs around 18°C and about 167 mm of rain.
How warm is Kanazawa in October?
Average highs are about 18°C (65°F) and average lows about 11°C (51°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Kanazawa in October?
Kanazawa typically gets around 167 mm of rain in October — very wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Kanazawa (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.