May · Japan
Best time to visit Fukuoka in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Fukuoka in May
Average temperature 19°C, 162 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.2/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 162 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Fukuoka scores 7.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 19°C, 162 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Fukuoka is a harbour city of yatai food stalls, tonkotsu ramen, and quiet temples within reach of Dazaifu.
May in Fukuoka — reliably good (3rd best month)
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.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Fukuoka in May?
- In May, Fukuoka averages 19°C, 162 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Fukuoka?
- May earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Fukuoka in May?
- Expect about 162 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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