When is the best time to go to Hōfu
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Hōfu, 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 Hōfu
Hōfu weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hōfu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 73mm | 3.7hrs | 11.1hrs |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Hōfu during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hōfu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Hōfu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Hōfu with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 85mm | 4.2hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Hōfu is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hōfu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Hōfu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hōfu with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 127mm | 5.5hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Hōfu is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hōfu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Hōfu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hōfu with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 174mm | 6.2hrs | 13.8hrs |
Hōfu's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
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 Hōfu.
April is in the spring in Hōfu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hōfu with around 174mm 6.8 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 168mm | 6.7hrs | 14.8hrs |
May is a wet month in Hōfu and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hōfu, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Hōfu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hōfu with around 168mm 6.6 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 291mm | 5.4hrs | 11.1hrs |
The weather in June in Hōfu is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hōfu, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Hōfu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hōfu with around 291mm 11.5 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 291mm | 6hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Hōfu is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hōfu, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Hōfu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hōfu with around 291mm 11.4 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 161mm | 6.9hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Hōfu is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hōfu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Hōfu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hōfu with around 161mm 6.3 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 194mm | 5.5hrs | 13.8hrs |
Hōfu's weather in September is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hōfu, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Hōfu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hōfu with around 194mm 7.6 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 104mm | 5.9hrs | 14.8hrs |
October is a damp month in Hōfu and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hōfu, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Hōfu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hōfu with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 76mm | 4.9hrs | 11.1hrs |
November is a reasonably dry month in Hōfu and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hōfu, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Hōfu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hōfu with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 56mm | 4hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Hōfu is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hōfu, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Hōfu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Hōfu with around 56mm 2.2 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Hōfu weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 56mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 6.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 7.5°C 45.5°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 291mm 11.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27.1°C 80.8°F |
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