Best time to visit Fukuoka
The best months to visit Fukuoka are May, October and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
May, October and June score best for Fukuoka weather:
- May24° / 16°CMay is warm before full rainy season, with Momochi, Itoshima, and yatai evenings working well.
- June27° / 20°CJune begins rainy season, so keep Canal City, Asian Art Museum, and ramen plans ready.
- October23° / 15°COctober is comfortable and drier, one of the best months for Ōhori Park and Dazaifu.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Fukuoka weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | 3° | 75 | 11 | 10h | 12° |
| February | 11° | 4° | 70 | 11 | 11h | 11° |
| March | 14° | 7° | 105 | 11 | 12h | 12° |
| April | 19° | 11° | 120 | 11 | 13h | 16° |
| MayBest weather | 24° | 16° | 135 | 10 | 14h | 20° |
| JuneBest weather | 27° | 20° | 250 | 13 | 14h | 24° |
| July | 31° | 25° | 300 | 12 | 14h | 28° |
| August | 32° | 25° | 210 | 11 | 13h | 30° |
| September | 28° | 21° | 175 | 11 | 12h | 29° |
| OctoberBest weather | 23° | 15° | 95 | 8 | 11h | 25° |
| November | 18° | 10° | 90 | 10 | 10h | 19° |
| December | 12° | 5° | 70 | 10 | 10h | 16° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Fukuoka month by month
January
Fukuoka in January: 9.6°C high, 3.1°C low, 75mm rain over 11 days, 10h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
February
Fukuoka in February: 10.8°C high, 3.8°C low, 70mm rain over 11 days, 10.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Fukuoka in March: 14.2°C high, 6.8°C low, 105mm rain over 11 days, 11.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
April
Fukuoka in April: 19.3°C high, 11.4°C low, 120mm rain over 11 days, 12.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
MayBest weather
Fukuoka in May: 24°C high, 15.9°C low, 135mm rain over 10 days, 13.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Hakata Dontaku (May 3–4, with a pre-ceremony on May 2)
JuneBest weather
Fukuoka in June: 27°C high, 20.4°C low, 250mm rain over 13 days, 14.2h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
July
Fukuoka in July: 30.8°C high, 24.6°C low, 300mm rain over 12 days, 14h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
Hakata Gion Yamakasa (July 1–15)
August
Fukuoka in August: 32.1°C high, 25.1°C low, 210mm rain over 11 days, 13.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
September
Fukuoka in September: 28.2°C high, 21.2°C low, 175mm rain over 11 days, 12.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
OctoberBest weather
Fukuoka in October: 23.2°C high, 15.4°C low, 95mm rain over 8 days, 11.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
November
Fukuoka in November: 17.7°C high, 9.9°C low, 90mm rain over 10 days, 10.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
December
Fukuoka in December: 12°C high, 5°C low, 70mm rain over 10 days, 9.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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