Fukuoka weather and clothing: Monthly temperatures and rainfall

Fukuoka has four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are not especially cold, although sea winds can be strong. This page presents Japan Meteorological Agency monthly temperature and rainfall data for Fukuoka, followed by clothing suggestions based on temperature. See the Fukuoka travel guide for other information.

Key points

• The hottest months are July and August, with average highs of 31.2 to 32.5 degrees.
• The coldest months are January and February, with average lows of 3.9 to 4.4 degrees.
• Rainfall is highest in June (249.6 mm) and July (299.1 mm).
• Spring (March to April) is cherry blossom season, and autumn (November to early December) is autumn foliage season. See Fukuoka cherry blossoms and Fukuoka autumn leaves.

Monthly temperature and rainfall (Japan Meteorological Agency, Fukuoka; 1991 to 2020 normals)

Month	Mean temperature (°C)	Average high (°C)	Average low (°C)	Rainfall (mm)
January	6.9	10.2	3.9	74.4
February	7.8	11.6	4.4	69.8
March	10.8	15.0	7.2	103.7
April	15.4	19.9	11.5	118.2
May	19.9	24.4	16.1	133.7
June	23.3	27.2	20.3	249.6
July	27.4	31.2	24.6	299.1
August	28.4	32.5	25.4	210.0
September	24.7	28.6	21.6	175.1
October	19.6	23.7	16.0	94.5
November	14.2	18.2	10.6	91.4
December	9.1	12.6	5.8	67.5

• Normals are 30-year averages (1991 to 2020). Actual weather varies each year, so check the forecast before travelling.
• Rainfall is the total for the entire month.
• Mean annual temperature is 17.3 degrees and annual rainfall is 1,686.9 mm.

What to wear

These are general suggestions based on mean temperatures, not official information:

Months	Approximate highs/lows	Clothing suggestions
December to February	About 12 to 4 degrees	Thick coat, scarf and gloves, with an extra layer underneath
March, November	About 15 to 18 degrees / 7 to 11 degrees	Light jacket or knitwear; mornings and evenings are cooler
April, October	About 20 to 24 degrees / 12 to 16 degrees	Long sleeves and a light jacket
May, September	About 24 to 29 degrees / 16 to 22 degrees	Short sleeves or light long sleeves
June to August	About 27 to 32 degrees / 20 to 25 degrees	Light, breathable clothing and sun protection; bring rain gear in June and July

Seasonal highlights

• Cherry blossoms: the normal flowering date for Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms in Fukuoka is 22 March.
• Autumn foliage: the normal date for red maple leaves is 1 December, and for yellow ginkgo leaves it is 20 November.
• Festivals: Hakata Dontaku in May, Hakata Gion Yamakasa in July, Hojoya in September and Hakata Okunchi in October. See the Fukuoka festival and event calendar.

Entry and practical information

• For Japanese immigration and customs declarations, you can use the official online service Visit Japan Web: vjw.digital.go.jp.
• Transport cards: see Transport IC cards and Suica.
• Internet access: see the Japan internet guide.
• Medical care and emergencies: see Medical care and emergency assistance.

Further reading

• Fukuoka travel guide
• Fukuoka transport guide