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When is the best time to visit Fukuoka?
In general the best time to visit Fukuoka is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +32°C in August and it has 3 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Fukuoka in different months
This is the average weather in Fukuoka for each month based on historic data:
April, May, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +24°C during May.
In January, February, March, June, July, August, September, December the weather is average. Expect around 136 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 311 mm in June.
Climate in Fukuoka
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Fukuoka for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°C | +23°C | +25°C | +29°C | +32°C | +37°C | +37°C | +37°C | +36°C | +32°C | +28°C | +26°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +9°C | +11°C | +14°C | +19°C | +24°C | +27°C | +30°C | +32°C | +28°C | +23°C | +18°C | +12°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -4°C | -4°C | -1°C | +2°C | +7°C | +12°C | +17°C | +18°C | +13°C | +5°C | +2°C | -2°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 71 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 73 | 80 | 81 | 78 | 78 | 74 | 74 | 72 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 63 | 77 | 118 | 134 | 158 | 311 | 306 | 205 | 197 | 93 | 83 | 64 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Fukuoka during the whole year:
The hottest month in Fukuoka is August with average maximum temperature going up to +32°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +4°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Fukuoka looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Fukuoka is July with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 70%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Fukuoka during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 93 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 20 rainy days and 311 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Fukuoka during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 2 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Fukuoka:
What is the hottest month in Fukuoka?
The hottest month in Fukuoka is August with average maximum temperature of +32°C.
What is the coldest month in Fukuoka?
The coldest month in Fukuoka is January with minimum temperatures of +4°C.
Is Fukuoka worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Fukuoka could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Fukuoka?
if you're looking to visit Fukuoka when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, July, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 63 mm of rain.
Other cities in Japan
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Monthly weather in Fukuoka
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Fukuoka, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.