April · Japan
Best time to visit Kanazawa in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kanazawa in April
Average temperature 13°C, 164 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
6.8/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 164 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
April in Kanazawa scores 6.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 13°C, 164 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kanazawa preserves a castle town's geography, with Kenrokuen garden, the Higashi Chaya teahouse district, and the Nagamachi samurai lanes intact.
April in Kanazawa — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
164 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 6.8/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 7.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kanazawa in April?
- In April, Kanazawa averages 13°C, 164 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Kanazawa?
- April earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kanazawa in April?
- Expect about 164 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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