Fukuoka in August: weather, what to wear and what's on
In August, Fukuoka averages a high of 32.5°C (90°F) and a low of 25.4°C (78°F), with 210.0 mm of rain on about 9.8 days (JMA, 1991–2020). It is Fukuoka's hottest month.
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Fukuoka weather in August
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Fukuoka station (2 m above sea level).
- High
- 32.5°C (90°F)
- Low
- 25.4°C (78°F)
- Precipitation
- 210.0 mm
- Wet days
- 9.8 days
- Sunshine
- 201 hours
Highs are 1.3°C above July and 3.9°C above September.
That is 11.2°C above Fukuoka's yearly average high of 21.3°C.
Of our 14 places with temperature records, Fukuoka is the 6th warmest in August: 0.3°C cooler than Hiroshima and 0.7°C warmer than Naha.
August is Fukuoka's 3rd wettest month (210.0 mm).
Of our 15 places, Fukuoka has the 4th highest precipitation in August: 30.0 mm less than Naha and 12.1 mm more than Takayama.
Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 9.8 days, and 10 mm or more on 5.0 days.
Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 2.4 days, and 50 mm or more on 1.1 days.
24.9 days reach 30°C or more, and 5.7 reach 35°C or more.
On 19.7 nights the low stays at 25°C or above.
The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 18.9 days, and 2.0 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
By the JMA's cloud records, 1.7 days are clear and 10.5 are overcast.
On 15 August 2027 the sun rises at 5:40 and sets at 19:05 in Fukuoka, giving 13 hours 25 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).
- Average temperature
- 28.4°C (83°F)
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days of 25°C or more
- 30.8 days
Early, mid and late August
| Days | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 August | 33.3°C | 26.1°C | 46.1 mm |
| 11–20 August | 32.6°C | 25.7°C | 78.7 mm |
| 21–31 August | 31.6°C | 24.6°C | 85.1 mm |
By the last ten days of August the average high in Fukuoka is 1.7°C lower than in the first ten.
By ten-day totals, 21–31 August is the wettest (85.1 mm) and 1–10 August the driest (46.1 mm).
What to wear in Fukuoka in August
Hot: highs around 32.5°C
- Short sleeves and light, breathable clothes. A light layer for cold air-conditioning on trains and in shops.
- Heat: 24.9 days reach 30°C or more. A hat, water and sunscreen.
- Warm nights: on 19.7 nights the temperature stays at 25°C or above.
- A folding umbrella: rain falls on 9.8 days.
Pack
- Folding umbrella
- Hat, sunscreen and a water bottle
- A light layer for air-conditioning
Rainy season and typhoons
In an average August, 1.1 typhoons come within 300 km of the northern Kyushu region; across Japan, 3.3 come within 300 km and 0.9 make landfall (JMA, 1991–2020).
August records in Fukuoka
The extremes the JMA has measured in August at its Fukuoka station.
- Hottest August day
- 39.0°C (102°F) on 26 August 2026 (records since 1890)
- Coldest August night
- 15.4°C (60°F) on 26 August 1956 (records since 1890)
- Wettest August day
- 231.5 mm on 14 August 2021 (records since 1890)
Holidays and crowds in August
National holidays in August 2027:
- Wed 11 August — Mountain Day
In August 2025, hotels and inns across Fukuoka Prefecture were 71.2% full on average (7th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 671,870 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 68.8% in July and 69.9% in September.
What's on in Fukuoka in August
| Event | When | Where and what |
|---|---|---|
| Hakata Summer Festivalはかた夏まつり | Early to mid-August, for 13 days (4 to 16 August in 2026) | JR Hakata Station Square, Hakata-ku. A bon dance is held around a yagura tower with taiko drum performances, along with food stalls and festival games. A lantern tower about 8 m high with 217 lanterns stands as the symbol of the festival. The opening ceremony on 4 August at about 18:00 is a group water-sprinkling (uchimizu) with foreign residents of Fukuoka as guests. Open 17:00 to 22:00 (last order 21:45). May be cancelled in bad weather at the organiser's decision. Official page |
| Obon Mitama Matsuri, Fukuoka Gokoku Shrineお盆みたままつり（福岡縣護国神社） | Mid-August, for four days (13 to 16 August in 2026) | Fukuoka Gokoku Shrine, Roppommatsu 1-chome, Chuo-ku. About 4,000 lanterns are lit in the shrine grounds, and a flea-market night market is held on the approach each evening. The lanterns are lit from 18:30 to 21:00 and the night market runs from 15:00 to 21:00. Paid parking is available but expected to be very crowded; public transport is recommended. Official page |
Fukuoka before and after August
Other places in August
| Place | High | Against Fukuoka | Wet days | Against Fukuoka |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 31.3°C | −1.2°C | 7.9 days | −1.9 days |
| Kyoto | 33.7°C | +1.2°C | 8.3 days | −1.5 days |
| Osaka | 33.7°C | +1.2°C | 7.2 days | −2.6 days |
| Sapporo | 26.4°C | −6.1°C | 9.5 days | −0.3 days |
| OkinawaNaha | 31.8°C | −0.7°C | 12.3 days | +2.5 days |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Fukuoka in August?
The average high is 32.5°C (90°F) and the average low 25.4°C (78°F). 210.0 mm of rain falls on about 9.8 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
What should I wear in Fukuoka in August?
Short sleeves and light, breathable clothes. A light layer for cold air-conditioning on trains and in shops. Heat: 24.9 days reach 30°C or more. A hat, water and sunscreen. Warm nights: on 19.7 nights the temperature stays at 25°C or above. A folding umbrella: rain falls on 9.8 days.
Is Fukuoka busy in August?
In August 2025, hotels and inns across Fukuoka Prefecture were 71.2% full on average (7th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 671,870 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).
What are the record temperatures for August in Fukuoka?
The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Fukuoka in August is 39.0°C (102°F), on 26 August 2026. The lowest is 15.4°C (60°F), on 26 August 1956.
What events are on in Fukuoka in August?
Hakata Summer Festival: Early to mid-August, for 13 days (4 to 16 August in 2026). Obon Mitama Matsuri, Fukuoka Gokoku Shrine: Mid-August, for four days (13 to 16 August in 2026).
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Sources for this page
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Normals for 1991–2020: Fukuoka (福岡), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Normals for 1991–2020: Fukuoka (福岡), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Ten-day normals for 1991–2020: Fukuoka (福岡) (平年値 旬ごとの値)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Records for August: Fukuoka (福岡) (観測史上1〜10位の値)checked October 2, 2026
- National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) Sunrise and sunset by prefectural capital (各地のこよみ)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Typhoon averages, 1991–2020 (台風の平年値)checked October 2, 2026
- Cabinet Office National holidays (国民の祝日について)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Tourism Agency Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 final figures (宿泊旅行統計調査 2025年 年の確定値)checked October 2, 2026
- Fukuoka Prefecture Tourism Association (Crossroad Fukuoka); organizer: Hakata Summer Festival Executive Committee Hakata Summer Festival (はかた夏まつり)checked October 2, 2026
- Fukuoka Prefecture Tourism Association (Crossroad Fukuoka); organizer: Fukuoka Gokoku Shrine Obon Mitama Matsuri, Fukuoka Gokoku Shrine (お盆みたままつり（福岡縣護国神社）)checked October 2, 2026
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