Monthly climate guide
Fukuoka weather in May
With highs near 24°C (75°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F), May feels warm in Fukuoka. Rainfall averages about 137 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than April and 2°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Fukuoka.
- Just 50 km apart, but Fukuoka runs about 2°C warmer than Kitakyushu this month.
- Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 11°C, so pack a layer.
Avg high
24°C
75°F
Avg low
13°C
55°F
Rainfall
137 mm
wet
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
65%
cloud · often cloudy
Fukuoka weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 47°F | 0°C / 33°F | 69 mm | 79% | 70% |
| February | 10°C / 50°F | 1°C / 33°F | 88 mm | 79% | 70% |
| March | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 38°F | 112 mm | 77% | 64% |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 46°F | 139 mm | 78% | 63% |
| May | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 55°F | 137 mm | 78% | 65% |
| June | 27°C / 80°F | 18°C / 64°F | 330 mm | 84% | 81% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 370 mm | 85% | 75% |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 73°F | 234 mm | 83% | 65% |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 19°C / 66°F | 212 mm | 85% | 69% |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 13°C / 55°F | 128 mm | 83% | 58% |
| November | 17°C / 62°F | 8°C / 46°F | 86 mm | 81% | 59% |
| December | 10°C / 50°F | 2°C / 36°F | 78 mm | 80% | 69% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Fukuoka?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Fukuoka →Other Japan cities in May
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Fukuoka in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Fukuoka?
May is one of the wetter months in Fukuoka, with about 137 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Fukuoka in May?
Average highs are about 24°C (75°F) and average lows about 13°C (55°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Fukuoka in May?
Fukuoka typically gets around 137 mm of rain in May — 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.