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Fukuoka weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Fukuoka
Mar–May and Oct–Nov are mild and dry. Jun–Jul is rainy, Jul–Aug hot and humid, Aug–Oct typhoon season. Winter is cool, grey and quiet; yatai fill up in spring.
Fukuoka weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan9°70 mm
- Feb11°88 mm
- Mar14°118 mm
- Apr20°140 mm
- May24°157 mm
- Jun27°299 mm
- Jul31°357 mm
- Aug32°204 mm
- Sep28°189 mm
- Oct22°108 mm
- Nov17°89 mm
- Dec11°79 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C48°F | 1°C34°F | 70 mm | 80% | Cold |
| February | 11°C52°F | 2°C35°F | 88 mm | 79% | Cold |
| March | 14°C58°F | 4°C40°F | 118 mm | 78% | Cool |
| April | 20°C67°F | 9°C48°F | 140 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| May | 24°C76°F | 14°C57°F | 157 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| June | 27°C81°F | 18°C65°F | 299 mm | 83% | Rainy |
| July | 31°C87°F | 23°C73°F | 357 mm | 85% | Very wet |
| August | 32°C89°F | 24°C74°F | 204 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| September | 28°C82°F | 20°C67°F | 189 mm | 85% | Rainy |
| October | 22°C72°F | 14°C57°F | 108 mm | 82% | Pleasant |
| November | 17°C63°F | 8°C47°F | 89 mm | 81% | Cool |
| December | 11°C52°F | 3°C38°F | 79 mm | 80% | Cool |
Best months across Japan
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Kyoto | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Osaka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Hiroshima | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Nara | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Sapporo | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Okinawa | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakone | Apr–May, Oct–Dec | Aug (24°C) |
| Fukuoka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Kawaguchiko | Oct–Feb | Aug (26°C) |
| Niseko | Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar | Aug (24°C) |
| Yokohama | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kanazawa | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Takayama | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Nagoya | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Nikko | May, Jul–Aug, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Kamakura | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kobe | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakuba | Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Ishigaki | Apr–May, Jul, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Nagasaki | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Shirakawa-go | Feb, May, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Miyakojima | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Hakodate | Jun–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Otaru | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Beppu | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Matsumoto | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Koyasan | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (27°C) |
| Furano | Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug | Aug (25°C) |
| Sendai | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Fukuoka?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Mar–May and Oct–Nov are mild and dry. Jun–Jul is rainy, Jul–Aug hot and humid, Aug–Oct typhoon season. Winter is cool, grey and quiet; yatai fill up in spring.
When is the rainy season in Fukuoka?
Rain peaks in July with about 357 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: May–Sep.
What is the hottest month in Fukuoka?
August, with average highs of 32°C (89°F).
How cold does Fukuoka get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 1°C (34°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.2°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.