Fukuoka in October: weather, what to wear and events

Fukuoka weather in October

Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Fukuoka station (2 m above sea level).

High: 23.7°C (75°F)
Low: 16.0°C (61°F)
Precipitation: 94.5 mm
Wet days: 6.8 days
Sunshine: 176 hours

Highs fall 4.9°C from September and drop another 5.5°C into November.

That is 2.4°C above Fukuoka's yearly average high of 21.3°C.

Of our 14 places with temperature records, Fukuoka is the 3rd warmest in October: level with Osaka and level with Hiroshima.

October is Fukuoka's 5th driest month (94.5 mm).

Of our 15 places, Fukuoka gets the least precipitation in October: 14.7 mm less than Hiroshima.

Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 6.8 days, and 10 mm or more on 2.8 days.

Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 0.8 days, and 50 mm or more on 0.5 days.

The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 19.0 days, and 3.5 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.

By the JMA's cloud records, 4.4 days are clear and 9.3 are overcast.

On 15 October 2026 the sun rises at 6:23 and sets at 17:45 in Fukuoka, giving 11 hours 22 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).

Average temperature: 19.6°C (67°F)
Humidity: 68%
Days of 25°C or more: 10.0 days

Early, mid and late October

Fukuoka in October by ten-day period: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
Days	High	Low	Precipitation
1–10 October	25.5°C	18.0°C	35.7 mm
11–20 October	24.0°C	16.1°C	29.0 mm
21–31 October	21.8°C	14.1°C	29.8 mm

By the last ten days of October the average high in Fukuoka is 3.7°C lower than in the first ten.

By ten-day totals, 1–10 October is the wettest (35.7 mm) and 11–20 October the driest (29.0 mm).

What to wear in Fukuoka in October

Mild: highs around 23.7°C

Long sleeves, or a T-shirt with a light jacket or cardigan.
A folding umbrella: rain falls on 6.8 days.

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Folding umbrella

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Rainy season and typhoons

In an average October, 0.4 typhoons come within 300 km of the northern Kyushu region; across Japan, 1.7 come within 300 km and 0.3 make landfall (JMA, 1991–2020).

October records in Fukuoka

The extremes the JMA has measured in October at its Fukuoka station.

Hottest October day: 33.3°C (92°F) on 1 October 2005 (records since 1890)
Coldest October night: 0.4°C (33°F) on 27 October 1892 (records since 1890)
Wettest October day: 171.9 mm on 14 October 1951 (records since 1890)

Holidays and crowds in October

National holidays in October 2026:

Mon 12 October — Sports Day

Sat 10 October to Mon 12 October: 3 days off in a row

In October 2025, hotels and inns across Fukuoka Prefecture were 76.3% full on average (2nd busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 757,790 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 69.9% in September and 77.8% in November.

What's on in Fukuoka in October

Events in Fukuoka in October: dates from each organizer's official page
Event	When	Where and what
teamLab Fukuoka Castle Ruins: Festival of Light (one-time run)チームラボ福岡城跡光ノ祭	30 October 2026 to 11 January 2027 (not held every year)	Fukuoka Castle ruins, Maizuru Park, Chuo Ward. A night outdoor art exhibition by teamLab at the Fukuoka Castle ruins. It is the third time teamLab has held it there and the first in seven years. A ticket is required. Hours are 18:30 to 22:00 until 6 November, 18:15 to 22:00 from 7 November to 31 December, and 18:30 to 22:00 from 1 to 11 January, with last entry at 21:30. Weekends, holidays and 29 to 31 December require a reservation for a set date and time. Official page
Fukuoka Oktoberfest福岡オクトーバーフェスト	Mid to late October, for 10 days (16 to 25 October in 2026)	Reizen Park special venue, Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku. A beer festival started in 2010 at Reizen Park, modelled on the Munich Oktoberfest. German draught beer and German home-style food are served in a large tent with a floor. Free entry. Open 16:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and 11:00 to 22:00 on weekends and holidays. Cashless payment is accepted throughout the venue. The source page states that its other details are from 2025 and will be updated, so check the official site before visiting. Official page
Hakata Okunchi (Autumn Grand Festival, Kushida Shrine)博多おくんち（櫛田神社秋季大祭）	Every year on 23 and 24 October	Kushida Shrine and central Hakata. An autumn festival of thanks for the harvest that has been held for about 1,200 years and is counted among Japan's three great kunchi. Its main event is the Goshinko parade, in which a mikoshi pulled by an ox cart goes through the town, followed by a children's procession and brass bands. Official page

Fukuoka before and after October

Fukuoka: September, October and November (JMA, 1991–2020)
Month	High	Low	Precipitation	Wet days
September	28.6°C (+4.9°C)	21.6°C (+5.6°C)	175.1 mm (+80.6 mm)	9.7 days (+2.9 days)
October	23.7°C	16.0°C	94.5 mm	6.8 days
November	18.2°C (−5.5°C)	10.6°C (−5.4°C)	91.4 mm (−3.1 mm)	8.5 days (+1.7 days)

Other places in October

October: Fukuoka against five other places (JMA, 1991–2020)
Place	High	Against Fukuoka	Wet days	Against Fukuoka
Tokyo	22.0°C	−1.7°C	10.5 days	+3.7 days
Kyoto	23.4°C	−0.3°C	8.2 days	+1.4 days
Osaka	23.7°C	same	8.3 days	+1.5 days
Sapporo	16.4°C	−7.3°C	11.6 days	+4.8 days
OkinawaNaha	28.1°C	+4.4°C	8.8 days	+2.0 days

All 15 places in October

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fukuoka in October?

The average high is 23.7°C (75°F) and the average low 16.0°C (61°F). 94.5 mm of rain falls on about 6.8 days (JMA, 1991–2020).

What should I wear in Fukuoka in October?

Long sleeves, or a T-shirt with a light jacket or cardigan. A folding umbrella: rain falls on 6.8 days.

Is Fukuoka busy in October?

In October 2025, hotels and inns across Fukuoka Prefecture were 76.3% full on average (2nd busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 757,790 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).

What are the record temperatures for October in Fukuoka?

The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Fukuoka in October is 33.3°C (92°F), on 1 October 2005. The lowest is 0.4°C (33°F), on 27 October 1892.

What events are on in Fukuoka in October?

teamLab Fukuoka Castle Ruins: Festival of Light (one-time run): 30 October 2026 to 11 January 2027 (not held every year). Fukuoka Oktoberfest: Mid to late October, for 10 days (16 to 25 October in 2026). Hakata Okunchi (Autumn Grand Festival, Kushida Shrine): Every year on 23 and 24 October.

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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 October: 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 Convention & Visitors Bureau (Yokanavi) teamLab Fukuoka Castle Ruins: Festival of Light (one-time run) (チームラボ福岡城跡光ノ祭)checked October 2, 2026
Fukuoka Prefecture Tourism Association (Crossroad Fukuoka); organizer: Fukuoka Oktoberfest Executive Committee Fukuoka Oktoberfest (福岡オクトーバーフェスト)checked October 2, 2026
Fukuoka Prefecture Tourism Association (Crossroad Fukuoka) Hakata Okunchi (Autumn Grand Festival, Kushida Shrine) (博多おくんち（櫛田神社秋季大祭）)checked October 2, 2026

Fukuoka in October: weather, what to wear and what's on