Kanazawa in April: weather, what to wear and events

Kanazawa weather in April

Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Kanazawa station (6 m above sea level).

High: 17.3°C (63°F)
Low: 8.2°C (47°F)
Precipitation: 143.9 mm
Wet days: 12.0 days
Sunshine: 185 hours

Highs rise 5.7°C from March and climb another 5.0°C into May.

That is 1.7°C below Kanazawa's yearly average high of 19.0°C.

Of our 14 places with temperature records, Kanazawa is the 6th coldest in April: 2.1°C cooler than Tokyo and 0.3°C warmer than Takayama.

April is Kanazawa's 2nd driest month (143.9 mm).

Of our 15 places, Kanazawa has the 4th highest precipitation in April: 7.7 mm less than Shirakawa-go and 2.9 mm more than Hiroshima.

Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 12.0 days, and 10 mm or more on 5.4 days.

Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 1.1 days.

Snow or sleet falls on 2.5 days.

The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 17.1 days, and 4.7 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.

On 15 April 2027 the sun rises at 5:21 and sets at 18:27 in Kanazawa, giving 13 hours 6 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).

Average temperature: 12.6°C (55°F)
Humidity: 64%
Days of 25°C or more: 1.5 days

Early, mid and late April

Kanazawa in April by ten-day period: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
Days	High	Low	Precipitation
1–10 April	15.3°C	6.4°C	47.1 mm
11–20 April	17.4°C	8.3°C	47.2 mm
21–30 April	19.1°C	10.1°C	49.6 mm

By the last ten days of April the average high in Kanazawa is 3.8°C higher than in the first ten.

What to wear in Kanazawa in April

Cool: highs around 17.3°C

Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Layers you can take off: afternoons are 9.1°C warmer than early mornings on average.
An umbrella: rain falls on 12.0 days.

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Umbrella

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Flowers and autumn colour in Kanazawa in April

Cherry blossom

The JMA's sample cherry tree in Kanazawa opens around 3 April and is in full bloom around 8 April in an average year (1991–2020). In 2026 it opened on 29 March and was in full bloom on 3 April.

Dates are for one sample tree at or near the JMA observatory, not for every park in the city.

April records in Kanazawa

The extremes the JMA has measured in April at its Kanazawa station.

Hottest April day: 31.6°C (89°F) on 19 April 1972 (records since 1882)
Coldest April night: −1.6°C (29°F) on 2 April 1911 (records since 1882); also on 1 April 1909
Wettest April day: 78.0 mm on 29 April 2021 (records since 1882)
Deepest April snow: 12 cm on 7 April 1931 (records since 1882)
Most snow in one April day: 7 cm on 4 April 1955 (records since 1953)

Holidays and crowds in April

National holidays in April 2027:

Thu 29 April — Showa Day

In April 2025, hotels and inns across Ishikawa Prefecture were 59.8% full on average (4th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 261,350 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 56.1% in March and 62.9% in May.

What's on in Kanazawa in April

Events in Kanazawa in April: dates from each organizer's official page
Event	When	Where and what
Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku-en Four Seasons Story: cherry blossom season (free entry and light-up)金沢城・兼六園四季物語（観桜期）	About one week in early April, timed to the cherry blossoms (2 to 8 April in 2026); the dates are announced each year right after the cherry blossom opening is declared in Kanazawa	Kenroku-en, Kanazawa Castle Park and Gyokusenin-maru Garden. Kenroku-en is opened free of charge, and Kenroku-en, Kanazawa Castle Park and Gyokusenin-maru Garden are lit up for a limited period, timed to the cherry blossoms. Open 7:00 to 21:30; the light-up runs from sunset to 21:30. Entry is free, except for facilities such as Hishi-yagura in Kanazawa Castle Park. Eating and drinking outdoors is not allowed in Kenroku-en (allowed inside the tea houses); in Kanazawa Castle Park it is allowed at Shinmaru Hiroba and Hyakkenbori. Official page

Kanazawa before and after April

Kanazawa: March, April and May (JMA, 1991–2020)
Month	High	Low	Precipitation	Wet days
March	11.6°C (−5.7°C)	3.4°C (−4.8°C)	157.2 mm (+13.3 mm)	15.7 days (+3.7 days)
April	17.3°C	8.2°C	143.9 mm	12.0 days
May	22.3°C (+5.0°C)	13.6°C (+5.4°C)	138.0 mm (−5.9 mm)	10.4 days (−1.6 days)

Other places in April

April: Kanazawa against five other places (JMA, 1991–2020)
Place	High	Against Kanazawa	Wet days	Against Kanazawa
Tokyo	19.4°C	+2.1°C	9.5 days	−2.5 days
Kyoto	20.1°C	+2.8°C	9.4 days	−2.6 days
Osaka	19.9°C	+2.6°C	9.2 days	−2.8 days
Sapporo	11.7°C	−5.6°C	9.6 days	−2.4 days
OkinawaNaha	24.3°C	+7.0°C	10.3 days	−1.7 days

All 15 places in April

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kanazawa in April?

The average high is 17.3°C (63°F) and the average low 8.2°C (47°F). 143.9 mm of rain falls on about 12.0 days (JMA, 1991–2020).

What should I wear in Kanazawa in April?

Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater. Layers you can take off: afternoons are 9.1°C warmer than early mornings on average. An umbrella: rain falls on 12.0 days.

Does it snow in Kanazawa in April?

Sometimes. Snow or sleet falls on 2.5 days in an average April, but snow rarely stays on the ground (JMA, 1991–2020).

Is Kanazawa busy in April?

In April 2025, hotels and inns across Ishikawa Prefecture were 59.8% full on average (4th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 261,350 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).

What are the record temperatures for April in Kanazawa?

The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Kanazawa in April is 31.6°C (89°F), on 19 April 1972. The lowest is −1.6°C (29°F), on 2 April 1911.

What events are on in Kanazawa in April?

Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku-en Four Seasons Story: cherry blossom season (free entry and light-up): About one week in early April, timed to the cherry blossoms (2 to 8 April in 2026); the dates are announced each year right after the cherry blossom opening is declared in Kanazawa.

When do the cherry blossoms open in Kanazawa?