Fukuoka climate
Japan
Fukuoka climate can look simple on averages, but travel comfort is often driven by humidity, wind, and rain.
First-time visitors often notice “tiring weather” before they label it as hot or cold in Fukuoka.
Sea breezes can make the same number feel cooler—or stickier—than you expect.
Climate facts
Jan · Feb
Avg low 2-3°C / high 8-11°C · Rainy days: 6-8 per month / rainfall around 50-70 mm
Mar · Apr
Avg low 6-11°C / high 14-20°C · Rainy days: 8-10 per month / rainfall around 90-120 mm
Sep · Oct
Avg low 17-20°C / high 24-27°C · Rainy days: 8-10 per month / rainfall around 130-160 mm
Nov · Dec
Avg low 6-9°C / high 13-16°C · Rainy days: 7-8 per month / rainfall around 60-90 mm
How it tends to feel for travel
For travel, what you remember is often variability (rain patterns, humidity, daily swings), not the average.
Rainier seasons can feel heavier even at similar temperatures, simply because you spend more time damp or under clouds.
When it tends to fit
- • Once you see the year-round pattern, it’s easier to judge whether a month fits your style.
- • If you revisit the city, separating “seasonal itineraries” can save a lot of planning time.
- • In humidity- or rain-driven cities, adjusting the indoor/outdoor ratio can change comfort a lot.
When it may not fit
- • If you rely only on averages, you may be surprised by variability (squalls, wind, indoor AC).
- • In monsoon-like periods, the more your itinerary depends on outdoor walking, the higher the risk.
- • If you’re fine with cold but hate damp chill, it can feel colder than you expect.
Outfit notes
This connects climate patterns to packing—without over-interpreting.
- • 🌡️ 5-10℃: Heat-tech + knit + mid-weight coat is enough for many days, but sea breeze can feel chilly, so scarf and gloves are nice to have.
- • 🌡️ 10-18℃: Sweatshirt or knit + light coat or windbreaker is a solid combo. Some days feel warm enough to carry your outerwear.
- • 🌡️ 18-25℃: Long-sleeve T-shirt or shirt with a light jacket is comfortable. Great weather for walking and cycling.
The same numbers can still feel different depending on how you travel.
Explore Fukuoka
These pages are connected so you can compare conditions and decide for yourself.