Weather in Kanazawa for May 2026
In general, the average temperature in Kanazawa at the beginning of May is 18.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 20.7 °C by the end of May.
The climate of Kanazawa in May is notably wet, with an average of 13 rainy days, and a total of 962.7 mm of precipitation.
Is May a good time to visit Kanazawa? check out the best time to travel to Kanazawa page.
New! Chat with our AI weatherman - it’s amazing and free.
Temperatures
Rain 🌧️
More
Kanazawa Weather May
Temperatures trend during May in Kanazawa
May weather in Kanazawa day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 17° /9° | 10.1 mm | 4 | |
| 2 May |  Patchy rain possible | 15° /7° | 4.9 mm | 4 | |
| 3 May |  Overcast | 17° /7° | 1.1 mm | 4 | |
| 4 May |  Sunny | 21° /9° | 1.5 mm | 6 | |
| 5 May | Overcast | 21° /12° | 2.4 mm | 5 | |
| 6 May | Sunny | 20° /12° | 12.5 mm | 5 | |
| 7 May |  Cloudy | 18° /10° | 26.4 mm | 4 | |
| 8 May | Cloudy | 16° /8° | 14.8 mm | 4 | |
| 9 May | Moderate rain at times | 17° /8° | 4.5 mm | 4 | |
| 10 May | Patchy rain possible | 20° /8° | 2.1 mm | 5 | |
| 11 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /10° | 0.4 mm | 5 | |
| 12 May | Patchy rain possible | 20° /10° | 1.9 mm | 5 | |
| 13 May | Cloudy | 20° /10° | 15 mm | 5 | |
| 14 May | Sunny | 20° /11° | 6.2 mm | 5 | |
| 15 May | Overcast | 21° /12° | 3.6 mm | 5 | |
| 16 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 21° /13° | 3 mm | 5 | |
| 17 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 23° /13° | 7.2 mm | 5 | |
| 18 May | Sunny | 22° /12° | 1.2 mm | 5 | |
| 19 May | Patchy rain possible | 21° /13° | 3.9 mm | 5 | |
| 20 May | Cloudy | 22° /14° | 7.6 mm | 5 | |
| 21 May | Patchy rain possible | 22° /14° | 15.4 mm | 5 | |
| 22 May | Patchy rain possible | 20° /12° | 2.8 mm | 5 | |
| 23 May | Moderate rain at times | 21° /11° | 3.5 mm | 5 | |
| 24 May | Patchy rain possible | 21° /12° | 4.1 mm | 5 | |
| 25 May | Patchy rain possible | 21° /11° | 6 mm | 5 | |
| 26 May | Overcast | 21° /11° | 1.1 mm | 5 | |
| 27 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 21° /13° | 16.3 mm | 5 | |
| 28 May | Patchy rain possible | 21° /14° | 14.5 mm | 5 | |
| 29 May | Moderate rain at times | 21° /14° | 21.8 mm | 5 | |
| 30 May | Patchy rain possible | 21° /13° | 2.4 mm | 5 | |
| 31 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /12° | 5.1 mm | 4 | |
| Next | |||||
Kanazawa in May - FAQ
What to pack to Kanazawa in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Kanazawa in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Kanazawa, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
May rainfall patterns in Kanazawa
UV exposure in Kanazawa during May
Quick links
Where is Kanazawa?Get accurate weather forecasts for Kanazawa, located at latitude 36.6 and longitude 136.617. Stay updated with localized weather information tailored for Kanazawa.