Climate Insights for Fukuoka

Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
July
295 mm rain11.6 in rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Fukuoka is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,797 mm of precipitation falls per year. Fukuoka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fukuoka is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Fukuoka is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 70.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Fukuoka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fukuoka is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 2°FebMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°MarMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°AprMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 11°MayMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°JunMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 20°JulMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 25°AugMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 25°SepMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 16°NovMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°DecMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 50°FAverage: 43°FMin: 36°FFebMax: 52°FAverage: 45°FMin: 38°FMarMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°FAprMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FJulMax: 88°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 91°FAverage: 83°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FNovMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°FDecMax: 53°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°F
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Temperatures in Fukuoka vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Fukuoka vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 43°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 115mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 173mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 274mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 295mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 235mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 196mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 2mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 6.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 10.8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 11.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 9.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 7.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 1in
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Fukuoka is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,797 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 150 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 295 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 60 mm. That's 234 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 9cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Fukuoka is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 70.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.9 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 11.6 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2.4 in. That's 9.2 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 3in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Fukuoka is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Fukuoka is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan6°43°F
Feb7°45°F
Mar11°52°F
Apr16°60°F
May20°68°F
Jun24°75°F
Jul28°82°F
Aug29°83°F
Sep25°77°F
Oct19°67°F
Nov13°56°F
Dec8°46°F

The best time to visit Fukuoka is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 93 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Fukuoka is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.7 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 36°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fukuoka based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fukuoka based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C36 °F
10 °C50 °F
9 km/h5 mph
70 mm2.7 in
4 cm2 in
Feb
3 °C38 °F
11 °C52 °F
9 km/h6 mph
83 mm3.3 in
3 cm1 in
Mar
7 °C44 °F
15 °C60 °F
9 km/h6 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
133 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C60 °F
24 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
173 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C69 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
274 mm10.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C76 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
295 mm11.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
33 °C91 °F
8 km/h5 mph
235 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
196 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C60 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C48 °F
18 °C65 °F
8 km/h5 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
4 °C39 °F
12 °C53 °F
9 km/h5 mph
60 mm2.4 in
2 cm1 in