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Weather in January in Fukuoka

Planning a journey to Fukuoka this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Fukuoka in January?

Fukuoka is a region in Japan. January in Fukuoka generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Fukuoka. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Miyawaka with an average of 67 mm to moderate rainfall in Kitakyushu with 78 mm. In Fukuoka, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 103 hours of sunlight anticipated in Fukuoka. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Fukuoka, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Fukuoka's yearly weather, check out our Fukuoka climate page.

Where to go in Fukuoka in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Fukuoka on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Fukuoka?

Fukuoka

In January Fukuoka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Fukuoka
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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14°C 
6°C 
120 hours 
76 mm 
19 days 
11°C 
4°C 
103 hours 
73 mm 
20 days 
12°C 
4°C 
125 hours 
85 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Fukuoka

Kurume

In January Kurume generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Kurume
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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13°C 
4°C 
120 hours 
73 mm 
17 days 
11°C 
2°C 
103 hours 
69 mm 
19 days 
12°C 
2°C 
125 hours 
95 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Kurume

Asakura

In January Asakura generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Asakura
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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13°C 
2°C 
120 hours 
70 mm 
17 days 
10°C 
1°C 
103 hours 
70 mm 
20 days 
poor 
12°C 
1°C 
125 hours 
93 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Asakura

Chikushino

In January Chikushino generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Chikushino
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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13°C 
4°C 
120 hours 
73 mm 
18 days 
11°C 
2°C 
103 hours 
70 mm 
20 days 
12°C 
3°C 
125 hours 
87 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Chikushino

Miyawaka

In January Miyawaka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Miyawaka
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
14°C 
5°C 
104 hours 
67 mm 
19 days 
11°C 
3°C 
104 hours 
67 mm 
20 days 
12°C 
4°C 
115 hours 
80 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Miyawaka

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Fukuoka, in Japan.

Is January the best time to visit Fukuoka?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Fukuoka, January may not be the ideal time to visit Fukuoka.

On average, the best time to visit Fukuoka is in April, May, October and November with generally pleasant weather in Fukuoka. The weather in June and July, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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