What is the current water temperature in Kanazawa?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Kanazawa?

As of now, in Kanazawa, the water temperature is 15.69°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Kanazawa

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Kanazawa. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

60.2

°F

May 7, 11:50

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

60.0°F

Tomorrow:

60.5°F

Sunrise:

04:54

Sunset:

18:46

Day Length:

13 h. 52 min.

Kanazawa in May

Minimum:

56.2°F

Average:

57.1°F

Maximum:

58.2°F

Sea water temperature in Kanazawa today

As of now, in Kanazawa, the water temperature is 60.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.1°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 57.9°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 60.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 60.5°F, while the maximum might reach 61.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Kanazawa

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 23	58.0°F	54.4°F	56.1°F
Apr 24	56.9°F	54.6°F	56.0°F
Apr 25	57.5°F	55.2°F	56.3°F
Apr 26	57.9°F	55.7°F	56.4°F
Apr 27	58.7°F	56.5°F	56.7°F
Apr 28	59.0°F	56.6°F	57.3°F
Apr 29	59.0°F	56.0°F	57.2°F
Apr 30	58.7°F	56.6°F	57.4°F
May 1	59.3°F	58.1°F	57.5°F
May 2	59.1°F	58.7°F	58.0°F
May 3	59.9°F	58.6°F	58.3°F
May 4	59.7°F	58.6°F	58.6°F
May 5	59.5°F	58.8°F	58.7°F
May 6	60.0°F	58.9°F	58.9°F
May 7	60.2°F	58.9°F	59.1°F
May 8	60.5°F	59.1°F	59.3°F
May 9	60.5°F	58.8°F	59.3°F
May 10	60.6°F	59.0°F	59.5°F
May 11	60.6°F	58.9°F	59.5°F
May 12	60.7°F	59.0°F	59.6°F
May 13	60.7°F	59.5°F	59.6°F
May 14	61.2°F	59.6°F	60.1°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Kanazawa by month

In Kanazawa, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 103 swimming days.

The warmest water in Kanazawa was recorded on August 26, 2025, reaching a 86.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 11, 2022, dipping to 49.0°F. The average readings by season are 56.0°F in Winter, 55.7°F in Spring, 76.4°F in Summer, and 72.6°F in Autumn.