Ishikawa weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ishikawa, Japan. Like most weather services, we show Ishikawa at one spot: Kanazawa, its largest city. At 6:45 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 12°C (54°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Jun, Aug–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 79%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, Aug–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Kanazawa weather
Is it raining in Kanazawa right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 12° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Kanazawa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–21° and lows of 7–14°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Kanazawa lately?
In the past 7 days, Kanazawa had 6 rainy days and 86.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kanazawa?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Ishikawa weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ishikawa?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ishikawa is May–Jun, Aug–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (35°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Ishikawa?
July is the wettest month, with about 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain on average. May is the driest, with about 118 mm (4.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Ishikawa?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (35°F) and lows of -3°C (27°F).
How warm is the sea in Ishikawa?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C (85°F) and coolest in March at about 10°C (51°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jul–Oct.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kanazawa), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Ishikawa
Weather can differ a lot within Ishikawa: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanazawa | May–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jun–Jan | 2–28°C | 2,012 mm |
| Matsutō | May–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jun–Jan | 2–28°C | 2,012 mm |
| Komatsu | Apr–Oct | Jul–Jan | 8–28°C | 2,101 mm |
| Kaga | Apr–Oct | Jul–Jan | 8–28°C | 2,101 mm |
| Nonoichi | May–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jun–Jan | 2–28°C | 2,012 mm |
| Nanao | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jun–Jan | 6–29°C | 2,106 mm |
| Nomimachi | Apr–Oct | Jul–Jan | 8–28°C | 2,101 mm |
| Tsubata | May–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jun–Jan | 2–28°C | 2,012 mm |
| Kahoku | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jun–Jan | 6–29°C | 2,106 mm |
| Mukai-awagasaki | May–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jun–Jan | 2–28°C | 2,012 mm |
| Wajima | May–Oct | Jul–Jan | 7–27°C | 1,849 mm |
| Hakui | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jun–Jan | 6–29°C | 2,106 mm |