December verdict

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan in December

Weather score0Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 302mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan, Japan travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

10°C

Rain

302mm

Sun

2.1h

Sea

16°C

Weather score

0

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.

Wet

Rainfall averages 302mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 2.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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December10°C average high

December is on the cooler side of Kanazawa's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December302mm average rain

December is one of Kanazawa's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsFebruary to May, August, and October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December2.1 hours average sun

December is one of Kanazawa's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsApril to May and July to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December16°C average sea

December is below Kanazawa's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December0 weather score

December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJune to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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