Month guide · Fukuoka · Japan
Fukuoka in April
What April is really like in Fukuoka: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Fukuoka. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Cherry blossom early in the month, then pleasant spring weather; the baseball season starts.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Fukuoka: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with March (15°C (59°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:48
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:49
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Spring (March–May). Cherry blossom in Maizuru and Ohori parks, Hakata Dontaku in early May, and comfortable, sunny weather.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Professional baseball season begins (late March or early April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Hakata Station
Sumiyoshi Shrine
A short walk from Hakata Station, this shrine is considered one of the oldest Sumiyoshi shrines in Japan, dedicated to gods of the sea and safe voyages.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Experience · Momochi
SoftBank Hawks baseball game
Buy tickets ahead for weekend games and stay for the post-game fireworks or light show on some nights.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Kids
- Food
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Park · Ohori Park and Ropponmatsu
Ohori Park
A large lake that was once part of Fukuoka Castle's moat, crossed by island-hopping bridges and circled by a 2 km path popular with joggers.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
Castle · Ohori Park and Ropponmatsu
Fukuoka Castle ruins
Climb to the keep foundation for the city view, and stop at the Korokan museum, which shows the remains of an ancient diplomatic guesthouse.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 11°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Fukuoka?
It is one of the best months to visit Fukuoka. Cherry blossom early in the month, then pleasant spring weather; the baseball season starts.
+How warm is Fukuoka in April?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fukuoka in April?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.