The month in detail
What to expect in July
In the height of summer, Fukuoka sees high temperatures (30°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
July ranks 7 out of 12 months in Fukuoka. Compared to June: +4°C daytime, 5 pts more rainy days, +0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in July
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
very humid
23°
Sea
27°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
14.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 25
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Is July the right month?
The best month in Fukuoka is May (8.0/10), 2.9 pts higher than July.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Japan
🗣️LanguageJapanese
💶CurrencyYen japonais (¥)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+0.96°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 9°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 42%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is Fukuoka ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
JapanTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.0 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
33.59°N · 130.40°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Fukuoka?
May is the best month with 23.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 6.6h of sunshine and 27.0% rainy days. The months of May & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Fukuoka get in May?
Fukuoka averages 6.6 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Fukuoka?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Fukuoka in May?
In May, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 23.0°C.
Is Fukuoka good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Fukuoka scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 7.4/10.
When should you avoid Fukuoka?
January is the most difficult month to visit Fukuoka, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Fukuoka in July?
In July, the sea averages 27°C in Fukuoka: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Fukuoka in July?
The average UV index reaches 8 in July in Fukuoka (high), with about 14.0h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.