Fukuoka

Fukuoka · Japan · Fukuoka

Ramen stalls set up fresh every evening along the river in open-air yatai carts, a beach close enough for a morning swim before the flight home, and a gateway feel to Kyushu's hot springs and volcanoes further south.

The best time to visit Fukuoka is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F). Local time there is 15:37 (UTC+9).

Best time to go

Mar–May, Oct–Nov

Budget on the ground

$$ · mid-range

Nearest airport

FUK · Fukuoka

Good for

eating extremely well sunshine and salt water old stones and real towns an unhurried pace

In season

March April May October November

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High8 to 32°C46 to 90°F Rain0 to 340mm0 to 13.4in

March · high 60°F · rain 5.0in · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Fukuoka month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	10°C50°F	88mm3.5in	10.2h10.2h
February	11°C52°F	78mm3.1in	10.9h10.9h
March	15°C60°F	126mm5.0in	11.9h11.9h	in the recommended window
April	18°C64°F	124mm4.9in	13.0h13.0h	in the recommended window
May	23°C73°F	147mm5.8in	13.9h13.9h	in the recommended window
June	26°C79°F	217mm8.5in	14.4h14.4h
July	29°C85°F	314mm12.4in	14.2h14.2h
August	31°C88°F	325mm12.8in	13.4h13.4h
September	28°C82°F	214mm8.4in	12.3h12.3h
October	23°C73°F	53mm2.1in	11.3h11.3h	in the recommended window
November	18°C65°F	69mm2.7in	10.4h10.4h	in the recommended window
December	12°C53°F	76mm3.0in	9.9h9.9h

Good to know

Currency: JPY · yen
Language: Japanese
Plug: A, B
Driving: on the left

United States: Type A, B at home, no adapter needed. 100 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Fukuoka?

The best time to visit Fukuoka is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F).

How warm does Fukuoka get?

Typical daytime highs in Fukuoka are Mar–May 19°C (65°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (84°F), Sep–Nov 23°C (73°F), Dec–Feb 11°C (52°F).

Is Fukuoka expensive?

On the ground, Fukuoka is mid-range.

What sort of trip is Fukuoka good for?

Fukuoka is good for eating extremely well, sunshine and salt water, old stones and real towns, an unhurried pace.