When to visit Fukuoka without the crowds
Fukuoka (Japan) is calmest in January, February and June: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in May, August and November. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with June: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Feb, Jun & Oct–Nov
When everyone heads home
The second week of May.
Tip
Yatai street stalls open every night year-round, except in heavy rain.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 11 °C (51 °F) | New Year's Day, Coming of Age Day |
| February | 1/5 · calm | 12 °C (53 °F) | Foundation Day, The Emperor's Birthday |
| March | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 16 °C (62 °F) | Vernal Equinox Day |
| April | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 21 °C (70 °F) | Shōwa Day |
| May | 4/5 · busy | 25 °C (77 °F) | Hakata Dontaku (May 3–4), Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day |
| June | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 28 °C (82 °F) | |
| July | 3/5 · moderate | 32 °C (89 °F) | Hakata Gion Yamakasa (Jul 1–15), Marine Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy ⚠ | 33 °C (92 °F) | Mountain Day |
| September | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 30 °C (86 °F) | Respect for the Aged Day, Autumnal Equinox Day |
| October | 3/5 · moderate | 25 °C (76 °F) | Sports Day |
| November | 4/5 · busy | 19 °C (66 °F) | Culture Day, Labour Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 3/5 · moderate | 13 °C (55 °F) |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up. ✦ = something special to see.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Rainy season (tsuyu): rain most days until mid-July.
- Typhoon season (Aug–Sep): flights and trains can be cancelled.
What to see, and when
- Cherry blossoms (late March–early April).
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (e-Stat, Fukuoka Prefecture, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Fukuoka without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually February and June (crowds 1/5). In June the average high is 28 °C (82 °F). All the calm months: January, February and June.
When is Fukuoka most crowded?
The busiest season is May, August and November. The second week of May.
What is the weather like in Fukuoka?
Average highs range from 11 °C (51 °F) in January to 33 °C (92 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Fukuoka?
Rainy season (tsuyu): rain most days until mid-July. Typhoon season (Aug–Sep): flights and trains can be cancelled.
What is there to see in Fukuoka by season?
Cherry blossoms (late March–early April).
What festivals are there in Fukuoka?
The main ones: Hakata Dontaku (May 3–4) (May); Hakata Gion Yamakasa (Jul 1–15) (July).
More places in Japan
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- Tokyo calm in January, February, June and September; busiest in April
- Osaka calm in January, February and June; busiest in March, April, May, August and November
- Hiroshima & Miyajima calm in January, February, June and December; busiest in April, May, August and November
- Nara calm in January, February, June and December; busiest in April, May, August, October and November
- Sapporo (Hokkaido) calm in March, April, May and November; busiest in February, July and August
- Naha (Okinawa) calm in January, February, April, June and December; busiest in July and August
- Hakone calm in January, February, June, July and September; busiest in August and November
- Kanazawa calm in January, February, June and July; busiest in May, August and November
- Nikko calm in January, February, March, April, June and December; busiest in August, October and November
- Kawaguchiko (Mount Fuji) calm in January, February, March, June, October and December; busiest in August