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Best time to visit Fukuoka

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Try Hakata ramen at the riverside yatai stalls.

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Fukuoka month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryMixed10°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
FebruaryMixed11°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
MarchGood15°CSome rainModerateAverage–
AprilGood20°CWetModerateAverage–
MayGood24°CWetModerateAverage–
JuneMixed27°CVery wetModerateAverage–
JulyMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapestHakata Gion Yamakasa
AugustPoor32°CWetModerateAverage–
SeptemberGood28°CWetModerateAverage–
OctoberGreat23°CSome rainModerateAverage–
NovemberGood17°CSome rainModerateAverage–
DecemberMixed12°CSome rainQuietCheapest–

Festivals, events and seasons in Fukuoka

  • July🎉 Hakata Gion YamakasaFloat races, 1–15 July.

Good to know

  • Flights to Fukuoka are usually cheapest in July and December–February. The catch: July is rainy.
  • The heaviest rain falls in June–July.

Fukuoka’s yatai street-food stalls pop up at dusk and vanish by morning.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Fukuoka?

The best time to visit Fukuoka is October. Try Hakata ramen at the riverside yatai stalls.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Fukuoka?

Flights are usually cheapest in July and December–February, when demand is lowest.

When is Fukuoka busiest?

Fukuoka rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Fukuoka?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and January the coolest at 10°C. The wettest period is April–September.

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