Kanazawa Weather in September

Season: Autumn

Overview:
1. Kanazawa enters autumn in September, and its temperatures are in a decreasing trend, but still no lower than 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) averagely.
2. In September, Kanazawa gets relatively high precipitation mainly in the form of light and moderate rain, but typhoons may strike the city and cause heavy thunderstorms.
3. By checking weather forecast of Kanazawa to avoid wet days, you can have a good tour in Kanazawa in September.

Higashichaya Old Town on Overcast Day

Temperature

A transition from summer to autumn happens in Kanazawa in September, and it mainly leads to a decrease in average temperatures, which range between about 20 and 27°C (68 and 81°F). In early-to-mid September, the highest daily temperatures are still higher than 30°C (86°F), and people typically feel hot in the daytime. While, in late September, the highest daily temperatures may fall below 25°C and the lowest daily temperatures may be no higher than 20°C, meaning that the weather of Kanazawa at that time is obviously cooler at dawn and dusk, and adding warm clothes timely is necessary.

Rainfall

Kanazawa in its first month of autumn receives the third-highest rainfall all year round, and the total precipitation is about 271 mm averagely. The city has about 13 wet days this month on average, and mainly drizzle and moderate rain take place. However, typhoons are likely to hit Japan in September and may bring thunderstorms to Kanazawa. Even worse, some public transport journeys may be delayed or canceled. So if you pick Kanazawa as your destination in September, 2025, checking weather conditions beforehand to avoid tours on typhoon days is a must.

Sunrise, Sunset, & Daytime

Daytime of Kanazawa in September extends from about 11h50min to 13h, during which sunshine duration lasts for about 5 hours per day on average. As early as around 5:25, the sun makes its appearance and it sets at around 18:20 the latest. An indispensable factor when you think about travelling to Kanazawa this month is the high UV index of about 8 on average, which makes sun-protective measures necessary, especially at sunny midday.

Is September a Good Month to Visit Kanazawa?

On the premise of reasonable planning, you can choose to visit Kanazawa in September. In view of thunderstorms caused by typhoons, it’s advisable to check Kanazawa’s weather forecast and avoid typhoon days, so that you won’t be trapped in your hotel during your stay.

In addition, September is the shoulder season of Kanazawa, in which not so many tourists visit the city and hotel prices are not so high, so you can have a relatively uncrowded and cheap tour here.

Packing List for Visiting Kanazawa in September

In early-to-mid September: Since the climate of Kanazawa is still hot during this period, summer clothes are suitable. You can pack short-sleeved shirts and T-shirts as your tops and opt for shorts and skirts as your bottoms. For your shoes, waterproof sandals are more recommended.

In late September: An obvious temperature variation between day and night can be felt in this period, so in addition to summer clothes, it’s further suggested to wear a thin jacket and replace shorts with thin long pants or jeans in cooler early morning and evening. As for shoes, mesh sneakers or flats are more suitable.

Essentials: To prevent sunburn on clear days, you need to pack your high-SPF sunscreen, sun hat, cooling arm sleeves, or sun-protective jacket into your luggage. To handle wet weather, raingear like an umbrella is essential, and you can also wear shoe covers and a waterproof bag for protection. To relieve stuffy feelings caused by high humidity, a handheld fan or a neck fan, and also wet tissues are helpful.

Kanazawa September Travel Advice

1. It’s suggested to visit outdoor attractions in the morning and afternoon on rainless days, when weather conditions are more stable with not-too-high temperatures and quite low chance of rainfall. The Kenroku-en Garden with wonderful natural scenery and the Kanazawa Castle Park with magnificent buildings are unmissable places. You can also go to Ishiura Shrine, which is one of the most ancient shrines in Kanazawa and has cute mascot KIMA-CHAN.

2. Kanazawa also has excellent indoor attractions that you can visit at sunny noon and also on wet days to avoid dazzling sunshine and rain affecting your tour. The mysterious Ninjadera will present you with ingenious mechanisms and secret passages, and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art will amaze you with its “swimming pool” installation.

3. From September on, sweet shrimps become widely available in the Omicho Market, where you can enjoy fresh and tasty seafood as your meals. While, if you prefer having your meal at restaurants during your city walk in the Higashichaya Old Town, it’s advisable to make a reservation in advance to prevent queuing up for a long time.

Ishiura Shrine on Sunny Day

Fresh Seafood in Omicho Market