Fukuoka weather in May (Fukuoka, Japan)

Planning a trip to Fukuoka in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Fukuoka generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Fukuoka in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 205 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fukuoka climate page with graphs.

 

Fukuoka, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 69%  

Sunshine 205 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Fukuoka in May?

For visitors traveling to Fukuoka, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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