When is the best time to go to Kitakyūshū

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kitakyūshū, 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.

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Kitakyūshū weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kitakyūshū 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

Kitakyūshū January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 77mm 3.4hrs 11.1hrs

The climate in Kitakyūshū during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kitakyūshū for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Kitakyūshū and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kitakyūshū with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Kitakyūshū February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 82mm 4.1hrs 11.8hrs

February in Kitakyūshū 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 Kitakyūshū for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Kitakyūshū and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kitakyūshū with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Kitakyūshū March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 115mm 5.4hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Kitakyūshū is characteristically cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kitakyūshū for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Kitakyūshū and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kitakyūshū with around 115mm 4.5 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.

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April

Kitakyūshū April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 155mm 6hrs 13.8hrs

Kitakyūshū'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 Kitakyūshū for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Kitakyūshū and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kitakyūshū with around 155mm 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Kitakyūshū May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 168mm 6.5hrs 14.8hrs

May is a wet month in Kitakyūshū and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Kitakyūshū.

May is in the spring in Kitakyūshū and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kitakyūshū 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Kitakyūshū June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 296mm 5.2hrs 11.1hrs

Kitakyūshū's weather in June is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kitakyūshū.

June is in the summer in Kitakyūshū and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kitakyūshū with around 296mm 11.7 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.

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July

Kitakyūshū July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 308mm 5.9hrs 11.8hrs

July in Kitakyūshū is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kitakyūshū.

July is in the summer in Kitakyūshū and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kitakyūshū with around 308mm 12.1 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.

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August

Kitakyūshū August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 162mm 6.9hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Kitakyūshū is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kitakyūshū for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Kitakyūshū and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kitakyūshū with around 162mm 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Kitakyūshū September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 184mm 5.5hrs 13.8hrs

Kitakyūshū's weather in September is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kitakyūshū.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kitakyūshū and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kitakyūshū with around 184mm 7.3 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.

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October

Kitakyūshū October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 96mm 5.9hrs 14.8hrs

October is a a little damp month in Kitakyūshū and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kitakyūshū, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Kitakyūshū and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kitakyūshū with around 96mm 3.8 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Kitakyūshū November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 77mm 4.7hrs 11.1hrs

The weather in November in Kitakyūshū is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kitakyūshū, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Kitakyūshū and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kitakyūshū with around 77mm 3 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Kitakyūshū December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 57mm 3.8hrs 11.8hrs

December in Kitakyūshū is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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 Kitakyūshū.

December is in the winter in Kitakyūshū and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kitakyūshū with around 57mm 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.

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Kitakyūshū weather stats

Kitakyūshū weather statistics
Hottest month: August 30.5°C 86.9°F
Driest month: December 57mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: October 5.9hrs
Coldest month: January 8°C 46.4°F
Wettest month: July 308mm 12.1ins
Warmest sea: August 27.7°C 81.9°F
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