When to go to Fukuoka?
Fukuoka's yatai are the point: canvas-sided stalls that appear along the river at nightfall, seating a handful of people each over tonkotsu ramen and grilled skewers. Kushida shrine anchors the old Hakata side and launches the summer float races, Canal City stacks shops around an indoor waterway, and Momochi puts a beach and the tower at the end of a short bus ride.
The best time to go
For the best weather in Fukuoka, aim for August to October.
See also: Where to go in August? · Where to go in September? · Where to go in October?
Month-by-month weather in Fukuoka
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.4 | 89 | 6 | 53 |
| February | 6.5 | 114 | 7 | 50 |
| March | 7.5 | 142 | 11 | 53 |
| April | 7.6 | 188 | 15 | 51 |
| May | 8.9 | 163 | 19 | 59 |
| June | 7.9 | 252 | 22 | 49 |
| July | 9.4 | 221 | 27 | 60 |
| August | 11.0 | 183 | 28 | 70 |
| September | 9.4 | 157 | 25 | 66 |
| October | 8.2 | 77 | 19 | 66 |
| November | 7.7 | 135 | 14 | 57 |
| December | 6.4 | 64 | 8 | 55 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Fukuoka, the sunniest month is August, and the driest is December (about 64 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 1,785 mm of rain falls, and 3 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Fukuoka?
- Yatai (street food stalls)
- Kushida Shrine
- Canal City Hakata
- Momochi beach and Fukuoka Tower
Practical info
- Country: Japan
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