When to go
The Best Time to Visit Fukuoka
Month-by-month climate data for Fukuoka, Japan — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Fukuoka— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
March–May, October–November. Cherry blossoms at Maizuru Park in spring; comfortable dry weather in autumn. Summer is muggy but the yatai food stalls come alive.
Warmest in Fukuoka: Aug (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Jan (9°C / 48°F) · Wettest: Jul (~20 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Fukuoka climate, month by month
January
9° / 4°C
~13 rain days
Fair
February
11° / 4°C
~11 rain days
Fair
March
15° / 7°C
~12 rain days
Good
April
18° / 11°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
May
22° / 15°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
June
26° / 20°C
~15 rain days
Good
July
30° / 24°C
~20 rain days
Fair
August
31° / 25°C
~18 rain days
Fair
September
28° / 22°C
~14 rain days
Good
October
22° / 15°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
November
18° / 11°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
December
11° / 5°C
~10 rain days
Good
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