Fukuoka · WinterMonth summary
Fukuoka weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
39°F – 48°F
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Fukuoka in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January brings a challenging climate (4.2/10). May offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Fukuoka in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Fukuoka is cool (9°F during the day). Days are short (7.3h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 39°F | 48°F | 35% | 0.1in | 7.3h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 37°F | 50°F | 38% | 0.1in | 8.6h | 4.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 43°F | 57°F | 37% | 0.2in | 9.7h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 50°F | 66°F | 36% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 59°F | 73°F | 37% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 66°F | 79°F | 52% | 0.3in | 9.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ July | 75°F | 86°F | 60% | 0.3in | 11.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 77°F | 90°F | 50% | 0.3in | 12.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 72°F | 81°F | 55% | 0.3in | 10.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 61°F | 72°F | 36% | 0.1in | 9.6h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 50°F | 63°F | 28% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 41°F | 52°F | 33% | 0.1in | 7.2h | 4.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Fukuoka averages 48°F, 35% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.2/10.
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Comparison
January vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +14°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Fukuoka in January
Is January a good time to visit Fukuoka?
January is not recommended for Fukuoka (score 4.2/10). With 35% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine, consider May (7.6/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Fukuoka in January?
It's cool with 48°F daytime and 39°F at night. 7.3h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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