Best time to visit Fukuoka
Yatai stalls and ramen, the gateway to Kyushu
- Highest-rated months
- April, November
- Other good months
- March, May, October
- Less favorable months
- June, August
Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.
Seasonal ratings use the assessment for Kansai & Western Japan. The temperature and rainfall below are specific to this destination’s data point.
Travel advisory snapshot
US advisory level 1
Snapshot checked 2026-10-13. Read current official guidance before booking. Seasonal suitability does not override a travel advisory.
Read the official advisoryWeather by month
| Month | Seasonal rating | Daytime high | Nighttime low | Rainfall | Seasonal reasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | 10.1°C / 50°F | 3.5°C / 38°F | 66 mm | Cold | |
| February 2027 | 11.2°C / 52°F | 3.9°C / 39°F | 66 mm | Cold, Blossom season | |
| March 2027 | 14.6°C / 58°F | 6.6°C / 44°F | 107 mm | Blossom season | |
| April 2027 | 19.4°C / 67°F | 11°C / 52°F | 120 mm | Blossom season, Peak crowds & prices | |
| May 2027 | 24°C / 75°F | 15.6°C / 60°F | 129 mm | Peak crowds & prices, Pleasant weather, Golden Week (Japan) | |
| June 2027 | 26.6°C / 80°F | 19.9°C / 68°F | 258 mm | Rainy season | |
| July 2027 | 30.4°C / 87°F | 24.2°C / 76°F | 259 mm | Festivals, Scorching heat, Hot & humid | |
| August 2027 | 31.7°C / 89°F | 24.9°C / 77°F | 172 mm | Scorching heat, Hot & humid, Typhoon season, Obon | |
| September 2027 | 28.3°C / 83°F | 21.2°C / 70°F | 179 mm | Hot & humid, Typhoon season | |
| October 2026 | 23.5°C / 74°F | 15.5°C / 60°F | 92 mm | Pleasant weather | |
| November 2026 | 18.1°C / 65°F | 10°C / 50°F | 83 mm | Peak crowds & prices, Fall colors | |
| December 2026 | 12.5°C / 55°F | 5.1°C / 41°F | 69 mm | Cold, Fall colors |
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Long-term averages, not a forecast. Temperature and rainfall: 1991–2020; humidity and cloud: 2001–2020; sea temperature: 1991–2020. Climate snapshot prepared 2026-10-04.
Event adjustments refer to the next occurrence of each month as of 2026-10-14; the year is shown in the table.
Local food and lodging costs
National price level: 75, with the United States at 100. Reference year: 2025. This is a relative food and lodging indicator, not a trip budget; flights are excluded.
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When is the best time to visit Fukuoka?
The highest seasonal ratings in this assessment are in April, November. Compare the monthly reasons and climate below before choosing your dates. Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.
Do good seasonal ratings mean it is safe to travel?
No. Seasonal ratings describe timing, weather and experiences. Check current official travel advisories, entry requirements and local conditions before booking.
Sources and limits
This tool uses stored snapshots and is not updated in real time. Climate averages are not forecasts, and seasonal ratings are not safety assessments. Information may be incomplete or out of date. Before booking, check current official travel advisories, entry requirements, weather forecasts and local conditions.
TerraClimate · NASA POWER · NOAA OISST · Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (2021)
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