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Kyushu's biggest city, known for yatai food stalls and tonkotsu ramen, and the gateway to the rest of Kyushu. Here is today's forecast, the best time to go and what to expect in every season.
Best time to visit Fukuoka
March to May and October to November: warm, mostly dry days.
Fukuoka weather through the year
- Winters are mild, often around 10°C in the day, with snow only on the coldest days.
- The rainy season usually runs from early June to mid July and can bring very heavy rain.
- Summers are hot and humid, often above 30°C from July to early September.
- Typhoons pass more often than further north, mostly from August to September.
Average temperatures in Fukuoka
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 10° | 12° | 15° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 31° | 32° | 29° | 24° | 18° | 13° |
| Average low | 4° | 5° | 7° | 12° | 16° | 20° | 25° | 25° | 22° | 16° | 11° | 6° |
Rounded averages from the Japan Meteorological Agency (1991–2020).
Fukuoka by season
Spring (March to May)
What to do: Cherry blossom at Maizuru Park, usually late March.
What to wear: Light layers; spring comes early and days are warm by April.
Summer (June to August)
What to do: The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival in early July; watch for heavy rain at the end of the rainy season.
What to wear: Light, breathable clothes, a hat, sunscreen and an umbrella.
Autumn (September to November)
What to do: Pleasant evenings at the yatai stalls along the river.
What to wear: Light clothes in October, a jacket from November.
Winter (December to February)
What to do: Mild winters; warm up with a bowl of ramen or motsunabe hot pot.
What to wear: A warm jacket or coat; it is milder than Tokyo but still cold at night.
More than a forecast
- Hour-by-hour forecast with rain timing, feels-like temperature, UV and daily tips.
- Rain radar from JMA, 3 hours back and 15 hours ahead, plus live Himawari satellite clouds.
- Official warnings: heavy rain, heatstroke alerts, earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons, in plain English.
- Trip planner and road trips: the weather for every stop, and every rest stop on your route.
- 7 languages: English, 日本語, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español and 한국어.
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Questions
What is the weather in Fukuoka today?
The 5-day forecast on this page updates automatically. Open the app for the hour-by-hour forecast, rain timing and official JMA warnings for Fukuoka.
When is the best time to visit Fukuoka?
March to May and October to November: warm, mostly dry days.
When is the rainy season in Fukuoka?
The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid July.
Does it snow in Fukuoka?
Snow is rare in the cities and usually does not settle.
Is there a free weather app for Fukuoka in English?
Yes. Japan Weather Today is free, needs no sign-up and works in English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Korean. It runs in your browser and can be added to your home screen.
