March · Japan
Best time to visit Kanazawa in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kanazawa in March
Average temperature 8°C, 172 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
5.8/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 172 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Kanazawa scores 5.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 8°C, 172 mm of rain, and roughly 22 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.
March in Kanazawa: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
March averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 172 mm — wet for this destination — but about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 5.8/10 here, 5th 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.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kanazawa in March?
- In March, Kanazawa averages 8°C, 172 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Kanazawa?
- March earns a 5.8/10 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 March?
- Expect about 172 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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