December · Japan
Best time to visit Kanazawa in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kanazawa in December
Average temperature 6°C, 256 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 256 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Kanazawa scores 4.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 256 mm of rain, and roughly 15 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.
December in Kanazawa: expect compromises
December averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
256 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 4.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kanazawa in December?
- In December, Kanazawa averages 6°C, 256 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Kanazawa?
- December earns a 4.1/10 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 December?
- Expect about 256 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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