LIVING IN KANAZAWA

Climate in Kanazawa

Kanazawa has four very distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Humidity is high throughout the year, and so is precipitation, reaching a peak in winter which is characterised by leaden skies and snow. The temperature seldoms fails to rise above freezing in winter.

Temperature ranges and precipitation (1971 - 2000) are as follows:

	MONTHLY AVERAGES (1971-2000)
Month	Jan.	Feb.	Mar.	Apr.	May	Jun.	Jul.	Aug.	Sep.	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.
Average Temperature（C）	3.7	3.6	6.5	12.2	16.9	20.9	25.1	26.6	22.2	16.7	11.3	6.5
Highs（C）	6.8	6.7	10.5	16.6	21.4	24.5	28.7	30.4	26.0	21.0	15.3	10.0
Lows（C）	0.8	0.6	2.7	7.9	12.6	17.7	22.2	23.1	19.0	13.0	7.4	3.2
Precipitation（mm）	266	184	153	143	154	193	226	164	241	188	267	287

＊0 C = 32F (F = 9/5C+32)
--- 10 C = 50 F
--- 20 C = 68 F
--- 30 C = 86 F

Weather and Clothing

As there is some thirty degrees difference between winter and summer, a wide range of clothing is needed, with thick jackets and waterproof shoes for winter (December through March). Summer (July through September) is hot and humid, so light cotton is best. Spring (April through June) and autumn (late September through November) is mild, though nights can be chilly.