Month guide · Fukuoka · Japan
Fukuoka in June
What June is really like in Fukuoka: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Pontafon, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 14.4 hours of daylight. The rainy season usually begins in early June, with humid, showery days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 4th-warmest month in Fukuoka: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with May (24°C (75°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:07
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:30
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°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, June rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
- Rainy season begins (usually early June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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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
Religious site · Gion and Hakata Old Town
Shofuku-ji
Founded in 1195 by the monk Eisai after studying in China, Shofuku-ji is regarded as Japan's first Zen temple.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · Momochi
Fukuoka Tower
Go up just before sunset, then walk to the Momochi seaside beach as the tower lights come on.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Couples
- Kids
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Fukuoka.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 20°C and 12 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June 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 June a good time to visit Fukuoka?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The rainy season usually begins in early June, with humid, showery days.
+How warm is Fukuoka in June?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fukuoka in June?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.