Fukuoka Japan · 후쿠오카
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Humidity 79.9% · Wind 15 m/s
Hourly forecast (today)
Date: 2026-01-20Daily forecast (up to 14 days)
What to wear
Actual feel varies with wind and rain, but the tips below should help you build a comfortable travel outfit.
Fukuoka outfit guide
- • 🌡️ 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.
- • 🌡️ 25℃+: Humidity is high, so expect to feel hot quickly. Breathable T-shirts, shorts, and dresses in quick-dry fabrics are best.
- • 👟 Shoes: Around Tenjin, Hakata, Canal City and Momochi beach you will walk more than you think—go for cushioned sneakers or comfortable sandals.
- • 🧳 Extras: Fukuoka gets a fair amount of rain, so pack a small umbrella or rain poncho and a plastic cover for your suitcase if you plan to walk a lot.
Travel tips
- • 🚃 Staying near Hakata or Tenjin stations covers most food and shopping with minimal transit time. The airport is close to downtown, so travel days are relatively light.
- • 🍜 Ramen, motsunabe, yakitori and yatai (food stalls) make Fukuoka a great “food trip” even when the weather is bad.
- • 🚌 If you plan day trips to Dazaifu or Yanagawa, prepare both indoor and outdoor options so you can switch easily based on weather.
- • 💳 Cards are common, but yatai stalls and small neighborhood shops may only take cash. Keep some yen for those.
- • ⏰ Flights often arrive or depart early/late, so plan light first/last-day activities like nearby cafés or ramen shops.
FAQ
Q. Does it rain a lot in Fukuoka?
A. Rain increases in the June-July rainy season and again during typhoon season around September-October. Many showers are short, so a folding umbrella is usually enough.
Q. Does it snow much in winter?
A. Snow rarely piles up in the city. Winters are milder than in Seoul, so a good coat plus layered innerwear is usually more practical than a very heavy parka.
Q. Will I walk a lot in Fukuoka city?
A. Yes—walking around Tenjin, Hakata, and Nakasu can easily exceed 10,000 steps a day. Comfortable shoes are essential, especially if you plan to visit yatai late at night.
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