May verdict

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan in May

Weather score40Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 147mm, so some wet days are possible.

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan, Japan travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

22°C

Rain

147mm

Sun

6.5h

Sea

16°C

Weather score

40

Mixed

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Showers

Rainfall averages 147mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.

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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May22°C average high

May is close to Kanazawa's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May147mm average rain

May 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.

May6.5 hours average sun

May is one of Kanazawa's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.

Brightest monthsApril to May and July to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May16°C average sea

May 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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May40 weather score

May sits close to Kanazawa's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJune to September

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

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