Month guide · Fukuoka · Japan
Fukuoka in August
What August is really like in Fukuoka: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Mukai, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Hot and humid with beach season at Itoshima and Momochi; typhoons can arrive.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Fukuoka: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with July (31°C (88°F)), August is warmer; by September highs drop to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:41
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:05
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Summer (June–August). Rainy season in June, the Yamakasa festival in July, then hot beach weather with typhoon risk.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Obon holiday period (mid-August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Architecture · Nakasu
Canal City Hakata
A large mall built around an artificial canal with curving terracotta-coloured buildings, a theatre and cinemas, fountain shows set to music, and the Ramen Stadium, a floor of ramen shops from around Japan.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Food
- Free
Gallery · Nakasu
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
Check the resident artists' open studio on the same floor, which visitors can sometimes visit for free.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
Gallery · Ohori Park and Ropponmatsu
Fukuoka Art Museum
Reopened in 2019 after a major renovation, the museum on the edge of Ohori Park holds Japanese and Asian art alongside 20th-century works by artists such as Dalí, Miró and Warhol, and Yayoi Kusama pieces.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Gion and Hakata Old Town
Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
Pair it with Kushida Shrine across the street for an hour on old Hakata.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Fukuoka.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 25°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Fukuoka?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Fukuoka in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Fukuoka?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and humid with beach season at Itoshima and Momochi; typhoons can arrive.
+How warm is Fukuoka in August?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fukuoka in August?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.