Kanazawa in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kanazawa in january 2025
The weather in Kanazawa in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 1221.5cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Snow showers
50% of time
18%
13%
10%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Snow showers
43% of time
21%
15%
12%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Snow showers
43% of time
21%
14%
13%
Weather at 3am
38°F
42%
16%
15%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kanazawa in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kanazawa in january.
The climate of Kanazawa in january is very bad
The climate in january in Kanazawa is wet (with 12.1in of precipitation over 17 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 13.1in of rainfall over 18 days.
The climate is rather cold in that area january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 43°F. The seasonal minimum is 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Kanazawa is 40°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Kanazawa in the month of january with a maximum record of 59°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 22°F in 2010. You need to prepare to have about 11 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 35% of the month.
On this month of january, day length in Kanazawa is generally 09:56. The sun rises at 07:05 and sunset is at 17:01.
January: another location in Japan?
If you want to go to Japan in january, there are destinations with better weather than Kanazawa:
In january, Ogasawara Islands has good weather.
Finally, Okinawa, Nago, Naha, Amami islands, Higashi and Iheya-jima have a tolerable climate, but better than Kanazawa.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kanazawa in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 22°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 60°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 12.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.4in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1221.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.43km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 69% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:01 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:56 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kanazawa in january 2024:
43°F to 47°F
36°F to 49°F
45°F to 52°F
41°F to 47°F
38°F to 52°F
47°F to 50°F
41°F to 47°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 47°F
40°F to 43°F
34°F to 45°F
40°F to 49°F
36°F to 45°F
27°F to 47°F
38°F to 43°F
38°F to 40°F
31°F to 49°F
43°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
38°F to 41°F
31°F to 34°F
34°F to 38°F
38°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 41°F
36°F to 45°F
36°F to 49°F
38°F to 52°F
Map: other cities in Japan in january
Cities near Kanazawa:
| Gokayama in january | very bad weather |
| Toyama in january | very bad weather |
| Nanao in january | very bad weather |
| Fukui-shi in january | very bad weather |
| Takayama in january | very bad weather |
| Wajima in january | very bad weather |
| Matsumoto in january | very bad weather |
| Nagano in january | very bad weather |
| Nakatsugawa in january | very bad weather |
| Joetsu in january | very bad weather |
| Nagoya in january | very bad weather |
| Maizuru in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Kanazawa
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Weather data for Kanazawa in january:
Weather data for Kanazawa for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kanazawa. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kanazawa can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kanazawa.