February · Japan
Best time to visit Kanazawa in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kanazawa in February
Average temperature 4°C, 146 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
5.0/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 146 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Kanazawa scores 5.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 146 mm of rain, and roughly 20 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.
February in Kanazawa — workable with trade-offs
At 4°C (39°F) this is proper winter weather in February: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
146 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 5/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 7.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Kanazawa — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kanazawa in February?
- In February, Kanazawa averages 4°C, 146 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Kanazawa?
- February earns a 5.0/10 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 February?
- Expect about 146 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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