Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
74°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Kanazawa
Japan · Asia
Mild days and some sun. Best available month, but conditions still involve trade-offs.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
74°F
Lows around 59°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
7 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent, including some longer spells. About 14 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
45%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 70° and nights feel near 59°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
35%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 71°F, easing to about 65°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning70°F
Rain24%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday73°F
Rain30%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon71°F
Rain29%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening65°F
Rain22%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 33 | 7.6 | 24 | 2.1 | 79 |
| Feb | 45 | 34 | 5.9 | 19 | 3.2 | 76 |
| Mar | 53 | 40 | 6.8 | 18 | 4.8 | 72 |
| Apr | 64 | 49 | 6.1 | 15 | 6.3 | 69 |
| May | 74 | 59 | 6.2 | 14 | 6.8 | 70 |
| Jun | 80 | 68 | 8.1 | 17 | 5.8 | 77 |
| Jul | 87 | 76 | 10.2 | 22 | 5.8 | 79 |
| Aug | 90 | 77 | 8.5 | 20 | 7.1 | 77 |
| Sep | 82 | 69 | 9.5 | 18 | 5.3 | 80 |
| Oct | 71 | 58 | 7.2 | 15 | 5.0 | 79 |
| Nov | 60 | 47 | 6.9 | 18 | 3.8 | 78 |
| Dec | 49 | 38 | 8.4 | 23 | 2.2 | 79 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: reviewed station-normal observations.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology