Month guide · Fukuoka · Japan
Fukuoka in September
What September 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
September is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still hot early in the month and the most typhoon-prone; Hakozaki Shrine's Hojoya festival brings hundreds of stalls.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 3rd-warmest month in Fukuoka: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with August (33°C (91°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:01
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:25
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°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, September 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 September
- Hojoya festival at Hakozaki Shrine (12–18 September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Gion and Hakata Old Town
Kushida Shrine
Look up at the zodiac wheel above the gate and the huge float on display, then walk to Canal City or the old temples nearby.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Iconic
Religious site · Gion and Hakata Old Town
Tocho-ji
Founded by the monk Kukai in the early 9th century, this temple near Gion station has a vermilion five-storey pagoda and the Fukuoka Great Buddha, a seated wooden Buddha about 10.8 m tall.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Gion and Hakata Old Town
Shofuku-ji
Combine it with Tocho-ji and Jotenji on a morning walk of the old temple quarter from Gion station.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
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
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Fukuoka.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 21°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 September 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 September a good time to visit Fukuoka?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still hot early in the month and the most typhoon-prone; Hakozaki Shrine's Hojoya festival brings hundreds of stalls.
+How warm is Fukuoka in September?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fukuoka in September?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.