Fukuoka Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Fukuoka is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in August to a chilly 11°C (52°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 25°C (77°F) in August to around 4°C (39°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Fukuoka has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1741 mm (69 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Fukuoka shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 298 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 73 mm (2.9 in) of rainfall over 20 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Fukuoka Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Fukuoka serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 3.4 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Fukuoka.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 76%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year