When is the best time to go to Fukuoka
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Fukuoka, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Fukuoka
Fukuoka weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Fukuoka are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 75mm | 3.5hrs | 11.1hrs |
Fukuoka's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fukuoka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Fukuoka and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Fukuoka with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 77mm | 4.2hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Fukuoka is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fukuoka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Fukuoka and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Fukuoka with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 108mm | 5.4hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Fukuoka is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fukuoka for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Fukuoka and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Fukuoka with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 154mm | 5.9hrs | 13.8hrs |
Fukuoka's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fukuoka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Fukuoka and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Fukuoka with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 166mm | 6.4hrs | 14.7hrs |
May is a wet month in Fukuoka and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fukuoka.
May is in the spring in Fukuoka and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Fukuoka with around 166mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 270mm | 5.2hrs | 11.1hrs |
The climate in Fukuoka during June can be summarized as warm, humid and very wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fukuoka.
June is in the summer in Fukuoka and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Fukuoka with around 270mm 10.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 301mm | 5.9hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Fukuoka is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fukuoka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Fukuoka and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Fukuoka with around 301mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 163mm | 7hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Fukuoka is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fukuoka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Fukuoka and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Fukuoka with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 191mm | 5.6hrs | 13.8hrs |
Fukuoka's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Fukuoka.
September is in the fall / autumn in Fukuoka and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Fukuoka with around 191mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Fukuoka weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 93mm | 6hrs | 14.7hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Fukuoka and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fukuoka, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Fukuoka and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Fukuoka with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 79mm | 4.8hrs | 11.1hrs |
Fukuoka's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Fukuoka, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Fukuoka and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Fukuoka with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 55mm | 3.8hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Fukuoka is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fukuoka.
December is in the winter in Fukuoka and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Fukuoka with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Fukuoka weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 31.5°C 88.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 55mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 9.1°C 48.4°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 301mm 11.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27.7°C 81.9°F |
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