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Fukuoka weather in August

With highs near 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), August feels hot in Fukuoka. Rainfall averages about 234 mm (very wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 4°C warmer than September.

What stands out in August

  • Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 4°C lower by September.
  • Fukuoka is usually about 2°C warmer than Kochi, 290 km away, in August.
  • It's wetter than a typical month in Fukuoka — roughly 42% more rain than average.
  • It's humid — around 83% — so the heat feels heavier.

August is typically Fukuoka's warmest month.

Avg high

31°C

88°F

Avg low

23°C

73°F

Rainfall

234 mm

very wet

Humidity

83%

relative

Sky

65%

cloud · often cloudy

Fukuoka weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Fukuoka
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January8°C / 47°F0°C / 33°F69 mm79%70%
February10°C / 50°F1°C / 33°F88 mm79%70%
March14°C / 57°F4°C / 38°F112 mm77%64%
April19°C / 66°F8°C / 46°F139 mm78%63%
May24°C / 75°F13°C / 55°F137 mm78%65%
June27°C / 80°F18°C / 64°F330 mm84%81%
July30°C / 86°F22°C / 72°F370 mm85%75%
August31°C / 88°F23°C / 73°F234 mm83%65%
September27°C / 80°F19°C / 66°F212 mm85%69%
October22°C / 71°F13°C / 55°F128 mm83%58%
November17°C / 62°F8°C / 46°F86 mm81%59%
December10°C / 50°F2°C / 36°F78 mm80%69%

What to pack for August

  • Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
  • A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
  • Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is August a good time to visit Fukuoka?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Japan cities in August

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Fukuoka in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Fukuoka?

It can be, if you like heat: August highs in Fukuoka are around 31°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.

How warm is Fukuoka in August?

Average highs are about 31°C (88°F) and average lows about 23°C (73°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Fukuoka in August?

Fukuoka typically gets around 234 mm of rain in August — very wet.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Fukuoka (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.