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Kyushu in April: weather, what to wear and what's on

In April, average highs across 8 places in Kyushu run from 18.5°C (65°F) in Yufuin to 21.8°C (71°F) in Kagoshima (JMA, 1991–2020). Fukuoka, the main city, averages 19.9°C by day and 11.5°C at night. None of the 8 places has snow on the ground in an average April.

Kyushu in April: 8 places compared

Averages for 1991–2020 from the JMA station in each place. Tap a heading to sort.

8 places in Kyushu in April: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
Place (JMA station)High (°C)Low (°C)Wet daysSun (hours)Clothes
Fukuoka19.911.59.7188Cool
Nagasaki19.911.79.2178Cool
Kumamoto21.410.69.4184Mild
Kagoshima21.812.99.9176Mild
Oita19.710.38.7190Cool
Miyazaki21.111.710.0186Mild
Saga20.710.29.3187Mild
YufuinAMeDAS18.55.510.3176Cool
  • The most wet days (1 mm or more of rain or snow) are in Yufuin (10.3 days), the fewest in Oita (8.7 days).
  • Precipitation ranges from 118.2 mm in Fukuoka to 194.9 mm in Kagoshima.
  • Oita gets the most sunshine (190 hours in the month) and Kagoshima the least (176 hours).
  • Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Oita, Miyazaki and Saga are warmer than Tokyo (19.4°C) in April; the rest are colder.

Early, mid and late April in Kyushu

Average high and low for each ten days of April (JMA ten-day normals, 1991–2020).

Kyushu in April by ten-day period: average high and low in °C (JMA 1991–2020)
Place (JMA station)1–10 (°C)11–20 (°C)21–30 (°C)
Fukuoka18.3low 10.019.8low 11.621.5low 13.1
Nagasaki18.6low 10.319.8low 11.721.2low 13.2
Kumamoto20.0low 9.121.4low 10.622.9low 12.0
Kagoshima20.7low 11.721.6low 12.823.1low 14.3
Oita18.0low 8.719.7low 10.421.3low 11.7
Miyazaki20.1low 10.421.0low 11.822.2low 12.9
Saga19.1low 8.620.7low 10.222.2low 11.7
Yufuin17.0low 4.018.5low 5.520.1low 6.9

In Fukuoka, the average high is 18.3°C in the first ten days of April, 19.8°C in the middle ten and 21.5°C in the last ten.

Every place here is at least 2°C warmer by the end of April than at the start.

What to wear in Kyushu in April

How we choose: from the JMA's average high and low for April, by our own rules.

In April the clothing level runs from Cool in Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Oita and Yufuin to Mild in Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Miyazaki and Saga, so pack for the coldest place on your route.

What to wear in Kyushu in April, by average high
LevelAverage highWhat to wearPlaces
Mild20 to 25°CLong sleeves, or a T-shirt with a light jacket or cardigan.Kumamoto 21.4°C, Kagoshima 21.8°C, Miyazaki 21.1°C and Saga 20.7°C
Cool15 to 20°CLong sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.Fukuoka 19.9°C, Nagasaki 19.9°C, Oita 19.7°C and Yufuin 18.5°C

Flowers and autumn colour in Kyushu in April

Kyushu in April: average dates for 1991–2020 and the latest year (JMA sample trees)
Place (JMA station)WhatAverage dateLatest year
NagasakiCherry blossom in full bloom2 April3 April 2026
KumamotoCherry blossom in full bloom1 April2 April 2026
KagoshimaCherry blossom in full bloom5 April5 April 2026
OitaCherry blossom in full bloom4 April5 April 2026
MiyazakiCherry blossom in full bloom2 April3 April 2026
SagaCherry blossom in full bloom2 April3 April 2026

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

Holidays and crowds in Kyushu in April

National holidays in April 2027:

  • Thu 29 April — Showa Day
How full hotels were in April 2025 (%)

Average room occupancy for all hotels and inns, by prefecture. Japan as a whole: 61.4%.

  1. Fukuoka Prefecture73.8%
  2. Kumamoto Prefecture58.8%
  3. Saga Prefecture56.1%
  4. Oita Prefecture54.2%
  5. Nagasaki Prefecture53.4%
  6. Miyazaki Prefecture50.2%
  7. Kagoshima Prefecture49.0%

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kyushu in April?

In April, average highs across 8 places in Kyushu run from 18.5°C (65°F) in Yufuin to 21.8°C (71°F) in Kagoshima (JMA, 1991–2020). Fukuoka, the main city, averages 19.9°C by day and 11.5°C at night. None of the 8 places has snow on the ground in an average April.

What should I wear in Kyushu in April?

Cool (Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Oita and Yufuin): Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater. Mild (Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Miyazaki and Saga): Long sleeves, or a T-shirt with a light jacket or cardigan.

Where is the warmest place in Kyushu in April?

Kagoshima, with an average high of 21.8°C (71°F). Next are Kumamoto (21.4°C) and Miyazaki (21.1°C). The coldest is Yufuin (18.5°C).

What events are on in Kyushu in April?

Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival (Fukuoka), Nemophila bloom, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park (Fukuoka), Nishi Park Cherry Blossom Festival (Fukuoka), Kazagashira Park Cherry Blossom Festival (Nagasaki) and Tateyama Park Cherry Blossom Festival (Nagasaki). Dates and official pages are on each place's month page.

April records in Kyushu

The highest and lowest temperatures ever recorded in April at each JMA station, with the date.

April records in Kyushu (JMA, all years on record)
Place (JMA station)Highest (°C)Lowest (°C)Since
Fukuoka30.129 April 2005−1.49 April 19311890
Nagasaki29.029 April 19980.23 April 18841879
Kumamoto30.729 April 1998−2.52 April 19721890
Kagoshima30.223 April 2004−1.06 April 19161883
Oita31.228 April 1983−2.16 April 19161887
Miyazaki31.729 April 2005−1.56 April 19161886
Saga30.829 April 1998−1.12 April 19721891
Yufuin28.321 April 2018−4.91 April 19851977

The hottest April day on record here was 31.7°C (89°F) in Miyazaki on 29 April 2005.

The coldest was −4.9°C (23°F) in Yufuin on 1 April 1985.

What's on in Kyushu in April

Events in the places that have their own month page. Dates, venues and the organisers' official pages are on each place's page.

Fukuoka

  • Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival
  • Nemophila bloom, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
  • Nishi Park Cherry Blossom Festival

Nagasaki

  • Kazagashira Park Cherry Blossom Festival
  • Tateyama Park Cherry Blossom Festival
  • Dejima Oranje Festival
  • Inasayama Azalea Festival

Kumamoto

  • Spring Grand Festival, Izumi Shrine (Suizenji Jojuen Garden)

Kagoshima

  • Peony Festival
  • Kagoshima Spring Festival Daihanya
  • Sakurajima and Art Fireworks
  • Kyokusui-en (Poetry Banquet), Sengan-en

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