Month guide · Fukuoka · Japan
Fukuoka in July
What July 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
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 14.2 hours of daylight. Rainy season usually ends mid-month; the Yamakasa festival builds to a dawn race on 15 July.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 2nd-warmest month in Fukuoka: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with June (27°C (81°F)), July is warmer; by August highs climb to around 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:19
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:29
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Hakata Gion Yamakasa — float races ending in a dawn run on 15 July (1–15 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Island · Nokonoshima
Nokonoshima Island Park
Time your visit for spring or the autumn cosmos, and check the bus connection from the ferry pier to the park.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Views
- Couples
- Kids
- Nature
Beach · Momochi
Momochi Seaside Park
An artificial sandy beach in front of Fukuoka Tower, with the wedding-chapel-style Marizon complex on a pier, a boardwalk and sunset views over Hakata Bay.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Views
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Religious site · Hakata Station
Sumiyoshi Shrine
It is calm and rarely crowded; combine it with Canal City, about 10 minutes away on foot.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Experience · Momochi
SoftBank Hawks baseball game
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks play at the domed stadium in Momochi, and a game is a loud, family-friendly night out, with coordinated cheering, balloon releases and food stalls.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Kids
- Food
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Fukuoka.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Fukuoka?
A shoulder-season month, 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 July a good time to visit Fukuoka?
It is a shoulder-season month. Rainy season usually ends mid-month; the Yamakasa festival builds to a dawn race on 15 July.
+How warm is Fukuoka in July?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fukuoka in July?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.