Fukuoka in November: weather, what to wear and events

Fukuoka weather in November

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

High: 18.2°C (65°F)
Low: 10.6°C (51°F)
Precipitation: 91.4 mm
Wet days: 8.5 days
Sunshine: 137 hours

Highs fall 5.5°C from October and drop another 5.6°C into December.

That is 3.1°C below Fukuoka's yearly average high of 21.3°C.

Of our 14 places with temperature records, Fukuoka is the 2nd warmest in November: 6.8°C cooler than Naha and 0.4°C warmer than Osaka.

November is Fukuoka's 4th driest month (91.4 mm).

Of our 15 places, Fukuoka has the 8th highest precipitation in November: 3.0 mm less than Takayama and 6.1 mm more than Nikko.

Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 8.5 days, and 10 mm or more on 2.9 days.

Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 0.7 days.

The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 15.9 days, and 3.7 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.

By the JMA's cloud records, 3.4 days are clear and 8.9 are overcast.

On 15 November 2026 the sun rises at 6:50 and sets at 17:16 in Fukuoka, giving 10 hours 26 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).

Average temperature: 14.2°C (58°F)
Humidity: 66%
Days of 25°C or more: 0.6 days

Early, mid and late November

Fukuoka in November by ten-day period: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
Days	High	Low	Precipitation
1–10 November	20.4°C	12.5°C	29.9 mm
11–20 November	18.0°C	10.6°C	32.9 mm
21–30 November	16.2°C	8.8°C	28.6 mm

By the last ten days of November the average high in Fukuoka is 4.2°C lower than in the first ten.

What to wear in Fukuoka in November

Cool: highs around 18.2°C

Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
A folding umbrella: rain falls on 8.5 days.

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Folding umbrella

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Flowers and autumn colour in Fukuoka in November

Ginkgo turns yellow

The JMA's sample ginkgo in Fukuoka turns yellow around 20 November and has lost most of its leaves by 4 December in an average year (1991–2020). In 2025: 6 December.

Dates are for one sample tree at or near the JMA observatory, not for every park in the city.

November records in Fukuoka

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

Hottest November day: 29.3°C (85°F) on 5 November 2023 (records since 1890)
Coldest November night: −2.1°C (28°F) on 24 November 1921 (records since 1890)
Wettest November day: 131.5 mm on 1 November 2024 (records since 1890)
Deepest November snow: 2 cm on 26 November 1922 (records since 1894)

Holidays and crowds in November

National holidays in November 2026:

Tue 3 November — Culture Day
Mon 23 November — Labor Thanksgiving Day

Sat 21 November to Mon 23 November: 3 days off in a row

In November 2025, hotels and inns across Fukuoka Prefecture were 77.8% full on average (the busiest month of the year). Foreign guests spent 688,940 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 76.3% in October and 71.1% in December.

What's on in Fukuoka in November

Events in Fukuoka in November: dates from each organizer's official page
Event	When	Where and what
Fukuoka Marathon福岡マラソン	Early November (8 November in 2026)	Starts near Tenjin; the marathon finishes in Itoshima City and the fun run and wheelchair race finish near the Fukuoka City Museum. A marathon from central Fukuoka (Tenjin intersection) to Itoshima City, with a fun run and a wheelchair race. The wheelchair race starts at 8:10 and the marathon and fun run at 8:20. The race is held in rain. Traffic regulations are planned from 6:00 to 16:35 on race day, which is a no-private-car day. Official page
Grand Sumo November Tournament (Kyushu Basho)大相撲十一月場所（福岡）	Mid-November, 15 days from a Sunday to a Sunday (8 to 22 November in 2026; 14 to 28 November in 2027)	Fukuoka Kokusai Center, Hakata Ward. The November grand sumo tournament, held over 15 days at Fukuoka Kokusai Center. For the 2026 tournament, advance ticket sales started on 19 September and the rankings (banzuke) are announced on 26 October. Official page
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 before and after November

Fukuoka: October, November and December (JMA, 1991–2020)
Month	High	Low	Precipitation	Wet days
October	23.7°C (+5.5°C)	16.0°C (+5.4°C)	94.5 mm (+3.1 mm)	6.8 days (−1.7 days)
November	18.2°C	10.6°C	91.4 mm	8.5 days
December	12.6°C (−5.6°C)	5.8°C (−4.8°C)	67.5 mm (−23.9 mm)	8.5 days (same)

Other places in November

November: Fukuoka against five other places (JMA, 1991–2020)
Place	High	Against Fukuoka	Wet days	Against Fukuoka
Tokyo	16.7°C	−1.5°C	7.4 days	−1.1 days
Kyoto	17.3°C	−0.9°C	6.3 days	−2.2 days
Osaka	17.8°C	−0.4°C	6.2 days	−2.3 days
Sapporo	8.7°C	−9.5°C	14.6 days	+6.1 days
OkinawaNaha	25.0°C	+6.8°C	8.2 days	−0.3 days

All 15 places in November

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fukuoka in November?

The average high is 18.2°C (65°F) and the average low 10.6°C (51°F). 91.4 mm of rain falls on about 8.5 days (JMA, 1991–2020).

What should I wear in Fukuoka in November?

Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater. A folding umbrella: rain falls on 8.5 days.

Is Fukuoka busy in November?

In November 2025, hotels and inns across Fukuoka Prefecture were 77.8% full on average (the busiest month of the year). Foreign guests spent 688,940 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).

What are the record temperatures for November in Fukuoka?

The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Fukuoka in November is 29.3°C (85°F), on 5 November 2023. The lowest is −2.1°C (28°F), on 24 November 1921.

What events are on in Fukuoka in November?

Fukuoka Marathon: Early November (8 November in 2026). Grand Sumo November Tournament (Kyushu Basho): Mid-November, 15 days from a Sunday to a Sunday (8 to 22 November in 2026; 14 to 28 November in 2027). teamLab Fukuoka Castle Ruins: Festival of Light (one-time run): 30 October 2026 to 11 January 2027 (not held every year).

When do ginkgo trees turn yellow in Fukuoka?