Month guide · Fukuoka · Japan
Fukuoka in November
What November is really like in Fukuoka: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Steffen Flor, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Fukuoka. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Clear and cool, with autumn colour at Dazaifu and in the temple gardens; the Kyushu sumo tournament is held in the city.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Fukuoka: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (24°C (75°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:51
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:16
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Autumn (September–November). Typhoon risk early, then dry, comfortable October days, festivals and the November sumo tournament.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 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 November
- Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament (usually November)
- Christmas markets in Tenjin and at Hakata Station (usually mid-November to 25 December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Viewpoint · Momochi
Fukuoka Tower
Japan's tallest seaside tower, about 234 m and wrapped in thousands of half-mirrors, has an observation deck at 123 m with views over Hakata Bay, the city and the mountains.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Couples
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 10°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Fukuoka?
One of the best months to visit Fukuoka, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are March–May and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Fukuoka?
It is one of the best months to visit Fukuoka. Clear and cool, with autumn colour at Dazaifu and in the temple gardens; the Kyushu sumo tournament is held in the city.
+How warm is Fukuoka in November?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fukuoka in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.