When is the best time to visit Fukuoka, Japan?

In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Fukuoka are October. October is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 8.3/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

What is the weather like in Fukuoka year-round?

Fukuoka has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 6°C in January to 28°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.2 and 8.3 out of 10.

Which months should I avoid in Fukuoka?

The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Fukuoka are August (4.2/10), July (4.4/10), September (5.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

When is the rainy season in Fukuoka?

June is the wettest month in Fukuoka, averaging about 264 mm of rainfall. December is the driest, at roughly 65 mm.

Which is the sunniest month in Fukuoka?

August sees the most sun in Fukuoka, with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.

Is Fukuoka a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?

Fukuoka is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (October) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.

How is the bestime.to score for Fukuoka calculated?

Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Fukuoka: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Best Time to Visit Fukuoka: October

January in Fukuoka — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

Expect 6°C (43°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 89 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 6.3/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Fukuoka — 2 points higher on the same scale.

February in Fukuoka — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6/10

Expect 7°C (44°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

114 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 6/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Fukuoka — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

March in Fukuoka — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

March averages 11°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Monthly rainfall reaches 141 mm — wet for this destination — but about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 6.6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? October scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April in Fukuoka: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

189 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 6.8/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Fukuoka — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

May in Fukuoka — reliably good (3rd best month)

Good · 7.2/10

May averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Monthly rainfall reaches 162 mm — wet for this destination — but about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 7.2/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

June in Fukuoka — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

At 23°C (73°F) this is comfortable city weather in June, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 264 mm, but with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 6.1/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Fukuoka — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

July in Fukuoka — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.4/10

Days in July average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 82% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 208 mm, but with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 4.4/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Fukuoka — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.

August in Fukuoka — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.2/10

August averages 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 184 mm — wet for this destination — but about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 4.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? October scores 4.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

September in Fukuoka — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

September averages 25°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Monthly rainfall reaches 157 mm — wet for this destination — but about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 5.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? October scores 2.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

October: the best month of the year in Fukuoka

Best window · 8.3/10

Temperatures hover around 19°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 78 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Fukuoka at 8.3/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

November in Fukuoka — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 7.1/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

135 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 7.1/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

December in Fukuoka: strong conditions, 2nd of 12

Good · 7.3/10

December averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 65 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.3/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.