Fukuoka Weather
A month-by-month look at temperature, rainfall and what to pack in Fukuoka. The annual average is 21°C high / 13°C low — hottest in August (32°C) and coldest in January (3°C).
Fukuoka Weather at a Glance
As of 2026A quick summary of Fukuoka's year-round climate and the best time to visit.
- Annual average
- 21° / 13°
- Best time to visit
- April, October, March
- Hottest month
- August (32°C)
- Coldest month
- January (3°C)
- Wettest month
- July (320mm)
- Driest month
- February (70mm)
As of 2026, Fukuoka's weather averages 21°C high / 13°C low across the year, and the best time to visit for stable temperatures, rainfall and crowds is April, October, March. The hottest month is August (32°C), the coldest is January (3°C), and the wettest is July (320mm).
Best Time to Visit Fukuoka
April is Fukuoka's most-photogenic month — cherry blossoms finish the first week, Fukuoka Castle Ruins illumination runs the first 2 weeks (free, beer + food stalls + sakura at night), and 19°C / 66°F daytime highs make outdoor sightseeing perfect. The trade-off: Golden Week (April 29-May 6) brings crushing domestic crowds and hotel rates 2-3x baseline — book 6+ months ahead if visiting Golden Week. Mid-April weekdays (post-cherry-blossom, pre-Golden Week) are the value-for-weather sweet spot: $170-280 hotels, sunny + dry, no crowds. Cherry blossom typically finishes around April 7 — if hanami is your goal, target last week of March + first week of April.
October is the year's best month overall — perfect weather (23°C / 73°F highs), clear skies, low rain (80mm, 7 rainy days), lower crowds than cherry-blossom peak, and autumn foliage starting late month. Hakata Ramen Show at Canal City (October) brings 20+ ramen shops competing. Korean Hangul Day (Oct 9) + Foundation Day (Oct 3) drive fare spikes, but mid-to-late October weekdays are the year's best autumn value $210-380 round-trip. Late October starts the foliage season at Akizuki Castle Ruins (40 min outside Fukuoka), Yufuin highlands, and Dazaifu Komyozenji moss garden. Itoshima oyster huts open mid-October for the season (Nov-Mar peak).
March is the spring inflection — first half still pre-cherry-blossom value pricing, second half (March 15+) sees rates climb 60-100% as cherry-blossom inbound kicks in. The cherry-blossom peak typically arrives March 20-April 5 (Maizuru Park, Nishi Park, Fukuoka Castle Ruins, Ohori Park). Pre-book hotels 3-6 months ahead for cherry-blossom dates. Pre-cherry-blossom weeks (March 1-15) are the year's best value-for-quality window: warming weather, dry, no crowds, hotels at January pricing. Dazaifu plum blossoms finish early-mid March, overlapping briefly with the first cherry blooms.
Fukuoka Weather Month by Month
Tap any month for a detailed guide with what to wear, sunrise/sunset and air quality.
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Rainy days | Crowds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° / 3° | 75mm | 9 | Quiet | Details → |
| February | 11° / 4° | 70mm | 8 | Quiet | Details → |
| March | 15° / 7° | 110mm | 10 | Busy | Details → |
| April | 19° / 11° | 110mm | 10 | Very busy | Details → |
| May | 23° / 15° | 130mm | 10 | Busy | Details → |
| June | 26° / 19° | 280mm | 14 | Quiet | Details → |
| July | 31° / 24° | 320mm | 14 | Very busy | Details → |
| August | 32° / 25° | 175mm | 9 | Busy | Details → |
| September | 28° / 21° | 175mm | 11 | Moderate | Details → |
| October | 23° / 16° | 80mm | 7 | Busy | Details → |
| November | 17° / 10° | 90mm | 8 | Busy | Details → |
| December | 12° / 5° | 75mm | 9 | Moderate | Details → |
What to Wear in Fukuoka by Season
Spring perfect. Light jacket + sweater for evening. T-shirt by midday. Comfortable walking shoes for hanami. Hat + sunglasses by mid-April. Light rain jacket — afternoon showers common.
Hot + humid + tsuyu lingering. T-shirt + shorts + UV protection. Reef-safe sunscreen for Itoshima beach trips. Cooling towel + fan in bag. Quick-dry fabrics over cotton. Indoor evening shoes for Hakata Gion Yamakasa float-viewing.
Pleasant autumn. T-shirt + light jacket. Sweater for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes for foliage circuits (Akizuki Castle Ruins, Yufuin, Dazaifu Komyozenji). Camera-ready outfit.
Still cold. Warm coat + sweater. Same as January packing — cold dry winter. Light scarf adequate by month-end as temperatures begin climbing toward spring. Camera-ready outfit for Dazaifu plum-blossom photos.
Fukuoka Weather FAQ
What is the best time to visit Fukuoka? +
For weather, April, October, March are the most comfortable months. Highs sit around 19°C with relatively stable rainfall and crowds.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Fukuoka? +
The hottest month is August with an average high of 32°C, and the coldest is January with an average low of 3°C. The annual average is 21°C high / 13°C low.
When does it rain most in Fukuoka? +
The wettest month is July (320mm over about 14 rainy days) and the driest is February (70mm). Total annual rainfall is roughly 1690mm.
What should I pack for Fukuoka? +
Spring (Mar–May) averages 19/11°C — Spring perfect. Light jacket + sweater for evening. T-shirt by midday. Comfortable walking shoes for hanami. Hat + sunglasses by mid-April. Light rain jacket — afternoon showers common. Summer (Jun–Aug) averages 30/23°C — Hot + humid + tsuyu lingering. T-shirt + shorts + UV protection. Reef-safe sunscreen for Itoshima beach trips. Cooling towel + fan in bag. Quick-dry fabrics over cotton. Indoor evening shoes for Hakata Gion Yamakasa float-viewing. Autumn (Sep–Nov) averages 23/16°C — Pleasant autumn. T-shirt + light jacket. Sweater for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes for foliage circuits (Akizuki Castle Ruins, Yufuin, Dazaifu Komyozenji). Camera-ready outfit. Winter (Dec–Feb) averages 11/4°C — Still cold. Warm coat + sweater. Same as January packing — cold dry winter. Light scarf adequate by month-end as temperatures begin climbing toward spring. Camera-ready outfit for Dazaifu plum-blossom photos.
What is the weather in Fukuoka this month (June)? +
June averages 26°C high / 19°C low with 280mm rainfall over about 14 rainy days. Crowds are quiet and prices are low.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.