Month guide · Fukuoka · Japan
Fukuoka in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Fukuoka. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Dry, comfortable and one of the best months for walking and yatai evenings.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Fukuoka: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with September (29°C (84°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:23
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:45
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°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, October 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 October
- Hakata Okunchi autumn festival at Kushida Shrine (usually 23–24 October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Market · Tenjin
Yanagibashi Rengo Market
Go in the morning, when stalls are fully stocked and the seafood-bowl counters are open.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Shopping
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Gion and Hakata Old Town
Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
Restored Meiji-era merchant houses near Kushida Shrine display Hakata's traditional life and crafts, with demonstrations of Hakata-ori silk weaving and Hakata doll painting.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Aquarium · Uminonakamichi
Marine World Uminonakamichi
Take the ferry from the Bayside Place pier for a scenic crossing instead of the train.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Fukuoka.
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 16°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Fukuoka?
It is one of the best months to visit Fukuoka. Dry, comfortable and one of the best months for walking and yatai evenings.
+How warm is Fukuoka in October?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fukuoka in October?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.