Fukuoka, Japan - Weather and Climate
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in August to a chilly 11°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 4°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
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. 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
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
Forecast for Fukuoka
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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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 298 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 205 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
