Japan Kanazawa Weather in March — Climate Guide
March in Kanazawa is moderate
Kanazawa Weather in March — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Avg temp
- 12° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 175mm · 17 days
- Crowds
- Moderate
As of 2026, Kanazawa in March averages a high of 12°C and low of 3°C with 175mm of rain over about 17 days. Early spring. Around 12°C/3°C. A light down jacket, knitwear, long sleeves, with a cardigan for the big morning/evening swing. Snow melts in late March, with slightly higher rainfall.
March is moderate for Kanazawa.
March in Kanazawa is the start of spring and a good-value season. It averages 12°C/3°C with 175mm of rainfall.
The March signature is the snow melt, peak plum blossoms (mid-to-late March), and the tail of the Kaga crab season. Kenrokuen and the castle's plum blossoms are at their best — pink and red. Since Kanazawa's cherry blossoms come in the first-to-second week of April (later than Tokyo and Kyoto in late March), March offers approaching spring plus plum-blossom appeal.
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Kanazawa March Weather Stats
Avg High
12°C
Avg Low
3°C
Rainy Days
17
175mm total
Sunshine
4h
Daily avg
Humidity
70%
comfortable
UV Index
4
Moderate
Wind
12 km/h
Gusts 24
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
March Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
24 μg/m³
PM10
42 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
11°C
Nighttime
2°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
12 km/h
Max gust 24 km/h
Activities Recommended for March
March Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Peak plum blossoms (late March)
- Late-low-season value window
- End of the Kaga crab season
- Mild temperature swing + start of spring
Cons
- No cherry blossoms (first-to-second week of April)
- Slightly higher rainfall + cloud
- Big day-night temperature swing
March Events & Festivals
- Late March: snow melt + peak plum blossoms
- Spring Equinox (around Mar 20) — public holiday
- Hina Matsuri (Mar 3) — Girls' Festival
- End of Kaga crab season (mid-March)
Kanazawa in March — Full Picture
March in Kanazawa is the start of spring and a good-value season. It averages 12°C/3°C with 175mm of rainfall.
The March signature is the snow melt, peak plum blossoms (mid-to-late March), and the tail of the Kaga crab season. Kenrokuen and the castle's plum blossoms are at their best — pink and red. Since Kanazawa's cherry blossoms come in the first-to-second week of April (later than Tokyo and Kyoto in late March), March offers approaching spring plus plum-blossom appeal.
Hotel prices rise a little around Japanese graduation season; 4-star hotels run ¥15,000-22,000. The first-to-second week of March is a late-low-season value window.
End of the Kaga crab season (mid-March) — the classic last window of the Nov-Mar season for Kagaya ryokan and Kanihonke full courses. Fugu season also ends in mid-March.
Shirakawa-go has the tail of its snow season and gassho-zukuri snow scenery. From late March the ice eases and the quiet is appealing.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Early spring. Around 12°C/3°C. A light down jacket, knitwear, long sleeves, with a cardigan for the big morning/evening swing. Snow melts in late March, with slightly higher rainfall.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current17.7°C
8°C
14.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
29.3°C
21.3°C
13.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
22°C
14°C
14/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
8°C
1°C
21.7/mo
Kanazawa Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7° | 0° | 24d·270mm | 2.5h | 75% | 1 | Moderate | Peak | |
| 7° | 0° | 19d·175mm | 3h | 75% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 12° | 3° | 17d·175mm | 4h | 70% | 4 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| April (Best) | 18° | 8° | 14d·165mm | 5.5h | 65% | 6 | Very busy | Peak |
| 23° | 13° | 13d·160mm | 6h | 65% | 7 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 26° | 18° | 15d·195mm | 4.5h | 75% | 8 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 30° | 22° | 14d·235mm | 5h | 75% | 9 | Busy | Peak | |
| 32° | 24° | 11d·145mm | 7h | 70% | 10 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 28° | 21° | 13d·220mm | 5.5h | 70% | 7 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| October (Best) | 22° | 13° | 12d·165mm | 5.5h | 65% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| November (Best) | 16° | 8° | 17d·245mm | 3.5h | 70% | 3 | Very busy | Peak |
| 10° | 3° | 22d·285mm | 2.5h | 75% | 1 | Busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is March a good time to visit Kanazawa?
Kanazawa in March is moderate. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Kanazawa in March?
Kanazawa March averages a high of 12°C and a low of 3°C.
Does it rain much in Kanazawa in March?
Kanazawa March averages 175mm of rainfall over about 17 rainy days.
What should I wear in Kanazawa in March?
Early spring. Around 12°C/3°C. A light down jacket, knitwear, long sleeves, with a cardigan for the big morning/evening swing. Snow melts in late March, with slightly higher rainfall.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Kanazawa in March?
Kanazawa March sunrise is 05:55 and sunset is 18:00, with 12h 05min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Kanazawa in March?
Kanazawa March air quality (AQI) averages 55, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 24μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Kanazawa in March?
In March, Kanazawa is great for Peak plum blossoms (late March) — Kenrokuen, the castle, End of the Kaga crab season, Tokyo-in Shinkansen connection good value.
Is March peak season in Kanazawa?
Kanazawa March crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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