Kanazawa in November: weather, what to wear and events

Kanazawa weather in November

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

High: 15.9°C (61°F)
Low: 8.1°C (47°F)
Precipitation: 250.8 mm
Wet days: 17.0 days
Sunshine: 109 hours

Highs fall 5.9°C from October and drop another 5.7°C into December.

That is 3.1°C below Kanazawa's yearly average high of 19.0°C.

Of our 14 places with temperature records, Kanazawa is the 6th coldest in November: 0.8°C cooler than Tokyo and 2.1°C warmer than Kawaguchiko.

November is Kanazawa's 3rd wettest month (250.8 mm).

Of our 15 places, Kanazawa gets the most precipitation in November: 53.7 mm more than Hakone.

Rain or snow of 1 mm or more falls on 17.0 days, and 10 mm or more on 8.4 days.

Rain or snow of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 2.4 days, and 50 mm or more on 0.5 days.

1 cm of snow falls in an average November.

Snow or sleet falls on 1.5 days.

The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 12.2 days, and 4.8 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.

On 15 November 2026 the sun rises at 6:30 and sets at 16:45 in Kanazawa, giving 10 hours 15 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).

Average temperature: 11.9°C (53°F)
Humidity: 70%

Early, mid and late November

Kanazawa in November by ten-day period: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
Days	High	Low	Precipitation
1–10 November	18.1°C	9.9°C	75.2 mm
11–20 November	15.7°C	8.0°C	94.9 mm
21–30 November	14.0°C	6.4°C	80.8 mm

By the last ten days of November the average high in Kanazawa is 4.1°C lower than in the first ten.

By ten-day totals, 11–20 November is the wettest (94.9 mm) and 1–10 November the driest (75.2 mm).

What to wear in Kanazawa in November

Cool: highs around 15.9°C

Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Rain gear every day: a sturdy umbrella and a water-resistant jacket. Rain or snow falls on 17.0 days.

Pack

Sturdy umbrella and rain jacket

Our clothing rules

Flowers and autumn colour in Kanazawa in November

Autumn leaves (maple)

The JMA's sample maple in Kanazawa turns red around 24 November and has lost most of its leaves by 4 December in an average year (1991–2020). In 2025: 25 November.

Ginkgo turns yellow

The JMA's sample ginkgo in Kanazawa turns yellow around 10 November and has lost most of its leaves by 23 November in an average year (1991–2020). In 2025: 4 November.

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

Kanazawa autumn leaves: every year since 2016

November records in Kanazawa

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

Hottest November day: 28.4°C (83°F) on 1 November 1977 (records since 1882)
Coldest November night: −0.7°C (31°F) on 24 November 1929 (records since 1882)
Wettest November day: 111.0 mm on 10 November 2021 (records since 1882)
Deepest November snow: 11 cm on 28 November 1988 (records since 1882); also on 27 November 1892
Most snow in one November day: 9 cm on 26 November 1988 (records since 1953)

Holidays and crowds in November

National holidays in November 2026:

Tue 3 November — Culture Day
Mon 23 November — Labor Thanksgiving Day

Sat 21 November to Mon 23 November: 3 days off in a row

In November 2025, hotels and inns across Ishikawa Prefecture were 67.4% full on average (the busiest month of the year). Foreign guests spent 252,210 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 65.2% in October and 54.4% in December.

What's on in Kanazawa in November

Events in Kanazawa in November: dates from each organizer's official page
Event	When	Where and what
Yukitsuri (snow ropes) at Kenroku-en兼六園雪吊り作業	Work starts on 1 November every year and continues to about mid-December; the ropes can be seen until mid-March	Kenroku-en Garden, Kanazawa. Yukitsuri work is done across Kanazawa so that branches do not break under the weight of the wet snow typical of the Sea of Japan side. At Kenroku-en it begins on 1 November with the Karasaki pine and continues until about mid-December. Kenroku-en is open every day. Admission is 320 yen for adults and 100 yen for ages 6 to under 18; ages 65 and over are free with proof of age. Official page
Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku-en Four Seasons Story: autumn light-up金沢城・兼六園四季物語秋の段（ライトアップ）	Four days in September and weekend evenings in November (19 to 22 September, then 7, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 November in 2026)	Kanazawa Castle Park and Kenroku-en. Kanazawa Castle Park (Ishikawa Gate, Gyokusenin-maru Garden, Kahoku Gate, Hishi-yagura, Nezumita Gate and others) and Kenroku-en are lit up. At Kenroku-en the Kotoji lantern, the Karasaki pine and the fountain are lit, and from November about 800 trees have yukitsuri snow ropes. Concerts are held in the garden during the period. Held only on 19 to 22 September and on 7, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 November 2026; not held on the days in between. Entry is free during the light-up hours (daytime entry is paid): 19:00 to 21:00 in September and 18:00 to 21:00 in November, last entry 20:45. The garden closes for one hour before the light-up for preparation. Tripods are not to be used in the garden or on the bridges. May be cancelled or changed in bad weather. Official page

Kanazawa before and after November

Kanazawa: October, November and December (JMA, 1991–2020)
Month	High	Low	Precipitation	Wet days
October	21.8°C (+5.9°C)	13.9°C (+5.8°C)	177.1 mm (−73.7 mm)	12.7 days (−4.3 days)
November	15.9°C	8.1°C	250.8 mm	17.0 days
December	10.2°C (−5.7°C)	3.5°C (−4.6°C)	301.1 mm (+50.3 mm)	22.6 days (+5.6 days)

Other places in November

November: Kanazawa against five other places (JMA, 1991–2020)
Place	High	Against Kanazawa	Wet days	Against Kanazawa
Tokyo	16.7°C	+0.8°C	7.4 days	−9.6 days
Kyoto	17.3°C	+1.4°C	6.3 days	−10.7 days
Osaka	17.8°C	+1.9°C	6.2 days	−10.8 days
Sapporo	8.7°C	−7.2°C	14.6 days	−2.4 days
OkinawaNaha	25.0°C	+9.1°C	8.2 days	−8.8 days

All 15 places in November

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kanazawa in November?

The average high is 15.9°C (61°F) and the average low 8.1°C (47°F). 250.8 mm of rain or snow falls on about 17.0 days (JMA, 1991–2020).

What should I wear in Kanazawa in November?

Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater. Rain gear every day: a sturdy umbrella and a water-resistant jacket. Rain or snow falls on 17.0 days.

Does it snow in Kanazawa in November?

Sometimes. Snow or sleet falls on 1.5 days in an average November, but snow rarely stays on the ground (JMA, 1991–2020).

Is Kanazawa busy in November?

In November 2025, hotels and inns across Ishikawa Prefecture were 67.4% full on average (the busiest month of the year). Foreign guests spent 252,210 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).

What are the record temperatures for November in Kanazawa?

The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Kanazawa in November is 28.4°C (83°F), on 1 November 1977. The lowest is −0.7°C (31°F), on 24 November 1929.

What events are on in Kanazawa in November?

Yukitsuri (snow ropes) at Kenroku-en: Work starts on 1 November every year and continues to about mid-December; the ropes can be seen until mid-March. Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku-en Four Seasons Story: autumn light-up: Four days in September and weekend evenings in November (19 to 22 September, then 7, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 November in 2026).

When do the leaves turn red in Kanazawa?