Fukuoka in February:
crisp and chilly,

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

Mean high12°Hottest day 22.5° (2021)
Mean low4°Coldest night −2.3° (2006)
Rain days9 days3-14 by year
Rainfall80mmDaylight 10.6 → 11.4 h
Fukuoka's 12 months iBest: May and October
Trip types Beach Poorcool seaSightseeing on foot Fine
Humidity69%0 muggy days
Clear days4 days10 overcast days
Mean wind9 km/hRarely windy
Sea temperature13.6°12.4-15.5° by year (last 6)
Sunrise / sunset (15th)07:03 / 18:02Daylight 10.6 → 11.4 h

Fukuoka in February

Plum blossoms at Dazaifu Tenmangu begin to open around mid February, and the plum festival is usually held around the third or fourth weekend. It is still chilly and cloudy, so dress warmly.

A cool month: highs of 12°C, lows of 4°C. Sweaters came out of the suitcase and mostly stayed on. With 9 rain days on average, a wet day was rarely more than a few days away. Counts moved moderately between years: 3 in 2008, 14 in 2012.

Nights dropped below 0°C on 2 days of the month on average, so early-morning paths could be icy. February 2021 averaged 14.1°C by day, 2.5°C above the 20-year mean. The coldest night came in 2006, at −2.3°C.

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

‹ January February 2027 March ›
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Week
1-6rain on 30% of days10° 4°
7-13rain on 31% of days11° 4°
14-20rain on 35% of days11° 4°
21-27rain on 34% of days13° 5°
February 28rain on 40% of days15° 6°

0-5/206-8/209-11/2012-20/20

1-6rain on 30% of days10° 4°
7-13rain on 31% of days11° 4°
14-20rain on 35% of days11° 4°
21-27rain on 34% of days13° 5°
February 28rain on 40% of days15° 6°
Tap another date to change

20065mm
200721mm
2008none
20091mm
20103mm
20114mm
20126mm
20131mm
20143mm
2015none
2016none
2017none
2018none
2019none
20201mm
202117mm
2022none
2023none
20241mm
2025none
Holidays in February (2027)
  • February 11 National Foundation Day
  • February 23 Emperor's Birthday
  • February 15 Washington's Birthday

1 Local public holiday or break (busier, pricier)1 US holidays (flights fill up)

Day by day temperature i

0°8°16°24° 18152228

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
2 d 12 d
2007
2 d 7 d
2008
0 d 3 d
2009
2 d 12 d
2010
3 d 9 d
2011
4 d 9 d
2012
2 d 13 d
2013
1 d 11 d
2014
4 d 12 d
2015
2 d 10 d
2016
2 d 9 d
2017
3 d 8 d
2018
2 d 6 d
2019
3 d 11 d
2020
1 d 7 d
2021
1 d 10 d
2022
2 d 3 d
2023
5 d 10 d
2024
0 d 13 d
2025
2 d 8 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 3 rain days, 2012 had 13.

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 February?

Over the past 20 years February averaged 9 rain days (1 mm or more) out of 28. Individual years ran from 3 in the driest to 14 in the wettest.

What should I wear in Fukuoka in February?

Days averaged 12°C and nights 4°C. Pack a compact umbrella, a waterproof jacket, and a sweater plus a light jacket.

Can you swim in Fukuoka in February?

Sea surface temperature averaged 13.6°C in February, too cold for most people without a wetsuit. Year to year it ranged 12.4-15.5°C. Check local flags for waves and jellyfish on the day.

Is February a good time to visit Fukuoka?

On warmth and rain days alone, Fukuoka's easiest months were May and October. February ranked 12 of 12.

How many clear days does Fukuoka get in February?

About 4 clear days (under 30% cloud on average) and 10 overcast days (80% or more).