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Fukuoka in April:
cool and fresh,

Fukuoka, Japan · Records from 2006 to 2025. Not a forecast.

Mean high20°Hottest day 28.9° (2021)
Mean low12°Coldest night 3.4° (2007)
Rain days10 days6-18 by year
Rainfall116mmDaylight 12.5 → 13.5 h
Fukuoka's 12 months iBest: May and October
Trip types Beach Poorcool seaSightseeing on foot Goodmild
Humidity69%0 muggy days
Clear days6 days12 overcast days
Mean wind9 km/hRarely windy
Sea temperature16.2°15.1-16.7° by year (last 6)
Sunrise / sunset (15th)05:48 / 18:49Daylight 12.5 → 13.5 h

Fukuoka in April

Early April is the best time for cherry blossoms in many years. Dust sometimes hazes the sky. Days lengthen and clear days increase toward the end of the month. Golden Week starts on April 29.

Fukuoka saw 20°C by day and 12°C at night in April. A light layer covered most days. There were 10 rain days on average, roughly one day in three. The average is 10, but individual years ran from 6 (2008) to 18 (2015).

Typhoons i No tropical storm passed within 300 km in this month over the last 20 years. Typhoons: July to October

Date by date i

‹ March April 2027 May ›
Sun
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1-3rain on 28% of days19° 10°
4-10rain on 30% of days19° 10°
11-17rain on 40% of days20° 12°
18-24rain on 31% of days21° 13°
25-30rain on 29% of days22° 13°

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1-3rain on 28% of days19° 10°
4-10rain on 30% of days19° 10°
11-17rain on 40% of days20° 12°
18-24rain on 31% of days21° 13°
25-30rain on 29% of days22° 13°
Tap another date to change

2006none
2007none
20086mm
20091mm
2010none
2011none
2012none
201310mm
20149mm
2015none
201617mm
201751mm
20182mm
20191mm
20207mm
20219mm
2022none
2023none
2024none
2025none
Holidays in April (2027)
  • April 29 Showa Day
  • April 29 to May 5 Golden Week

1 Local public holiday or break (busier, pricier)

Day by day temperature i

8°15°23°30° 1815222930

Mean high Mean low Coldest to warmest high in 20 years

Your trip dates, the past 20 years

Trip dates ~

You can also click two dates on the axis. Hover a cell to see that day's rain.
Trip rain days Month rain days
2006
4 d 11 d
2007
0 d 8 d
2008
3 d 6 d
2009
1 d 9 d
2010
0 d 12 d
2011
1 d 8 d
2012
1 d 7 d
2013
2 d 9 d
2014
3 d 12 d
2015
7 d 18 d
2016
3 d 13 d
2017
4 d 11 d
2018
1 d 6 d
2019
3 d 8 d
2020
0 d 7 d
2021
1 d 8 d
2022
0 d 7 d
2023
3 d 10 d
2024
4 d 15 d
2025
1 d 9 d
Years with rain
Tap a date to start, tap another to end. Each cell is that date in one year.
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Rain days on trip
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No rain1-9 mm10 mm or more Dates outside your trip are dimmed.

One row per year, one cell per day. 2008 had 6 rain days, 2015 had 18.

Fukuoka through the year

MonthHighLowRain daysRainfallSea
January 10°4°9 days71mm 15°
February 12°4°9 days80mm 14°
March 15°8°10 days103mm 15°
April 20°12°10 days116mm 16°
MayGood 24°16°8 days137mm 19°
June 27°20°12 days245mm 22°
July 32°25°11 days293mm 26°
August 33°26°10 days280mm 28°
September 29°22°11 days161mm 27°
OctoberGood 24°16°7 days83mm 24°
November 18°11°9 days91mm 21°
December 13°6°9 days67mm 18°

Common questions

Does it rain a lot in Fukuoka in April?

Over the past 20 years April averaged 10 rain days (1 mm or more) out of 30. Individual years ran from 6 in the driest to 18 in the wettest.

What should I wear in Fukuoka in April?

Days averaged 20°C and nights 12°C. Pack a compact umbrella, a waterproof jacket, a light layer for the evenings, and T-shirts.

Can you swim in Fukuoka in April?

Sea surface temperature averaged 16.2°C in April, too cold for most people without a wetsuit. Year to year it ranged 15.1-16.7°C. Check local flags for waves and jellyfish on the day.

Is April a good time to visit Fukuoka?

On warmth and rain days alone, Fukuoka's easiest months were May and October. April ranked 3 of 12, close to the top.

How many clear days does Fukuoka get in April?

About 6 clear days (under 30% cloud on average) and 12 overcast days (80% or more).