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Fukuoka Climate by Month

Fukuoka has a maritime climate. The temperature in winter rarely falls drops below freezing. Spring starts early in April and temperatures rise quickly. Summer months are warm and sticky with a very high humidity. Most rain falls in the months of June and July. In the months August and September there is a possibility to encounter a typhoon.

The best travel time for is from April to August and November, when you have a mild to hot temperature and little to average rainfall.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Fukuoka is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August to a chilly 11°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 4°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

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

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 73 mm of rainfall over 20 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Fukuoka in Japan

During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Fukuoka?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Fukuoka?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Fukuoka?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Fukuoka?
    June tops the wettest month list with 298 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Fukuoka?
    January is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Fukuoka?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 205 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Fukuoka

    Sun   Dec 15
    11°C | 6°C
    W 14 km/h
    1 mm
    broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    11°C | 8°C
    NW 14 km/h
    1.4 mm
    overcast and  chance of slight rain

    overcast and chance of slight rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    12°C | 7°C
    W 14 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain