The city falls under the Japan Sea Cost Climate with low temperatures in winter owing to the northwest seasonal wind, and sees much rain and snow (the city has a famous maxim stating "Do not forget to carry your umbrella with you when you go out even if you forget your lunch box").
日本海側気候に属し、冬季は北西の季節風の影響で気温が低く、雨や雪が多くなりやすい（代表的な格言：「弁当忘れても傘忘れるな」）。