March verdict

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan in March

Weather score15Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 153mm, so some wet days are possible.

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan, Japan travel weather guide
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March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

11°C

Rain

153mm

Sun

4.3h

Sea

11°C

Weather score

15

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 153mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 11°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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March11°C average high

March 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.

March153mm average rain

March is one of the drier months, but average rainfall is still high enough to keep backup plans useful.

Driest monthsFebruary to May, August, and October

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

March4.3 hours average sun

March sits close to Kanazawa's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsApril to May and July to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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March11°C average sea

March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

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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March15 weather score

March scores below Kanazawa's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJune to September

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

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