Fukuoka
Decide whether to visit or live in Fukuoka, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
Check visit & living safetyUpdated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
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Would you visit or live in Fukuoka?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers should monitor weather forecasts, avoid areas prone to flash flooding, and be prepared for possible flight or train cancellations during periods of heavy rain.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Heavy rain
- River flooding
- Landslides
- Urban drainage overload
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Fukuoka month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Fukuoka are typically May, October and November, with average daytime highs around 17–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 4°C), and July the wettest (about 259 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.4 | 4.2 | 79 | 6.1 |
| February | 10.1 | 4.2 | 85 | 7.3 |
| March | 14.3 | 7.5 | 128 | 7.9 |
| April | 18.5 | 11.6 | 142 | 8.5 |
| May | 22.6 | 15.7 | 162 | 8.9 |
| June | 25.7 | 20.1 | 246 | 8.2 |
| July | 30.1 | 24.5 | 259 | 9.6 |
| August | 31.5 | 25.4 | 232 | 10.6 |
| September | 27.9 | 22.1 | 227 | 8.2 |
| October | 22.6 | 16.5 | 98 | 7.9 |
| November | 17.4 | 10.9 | 83 | 7.7 |
| December | 11.4 | 5.9 | 75 | 6.1 |
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People and places shaping Fukuoka
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Research updated Wednesday, September 9, 2026Past and future events in Fukuoka
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Sources checked (11)
- Fukuoka
- Fukuoka Travel Guide - What to do in Fukuoka City
- 15 Best Things to Do in Fukuoka for First-Time Visitors
- VISIT FUKUOKA -Fukuoka Prefecture Official Travel Guide
- THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Fukuoka (2026) - Tripadvisor
- 2026 FUKUOKA TRAVEL GUIDE with Sample Itinerary & Budget
- Travel to Fukuoka: The Ultimate First-Timer’s Guide
- Is Fukuoka Worth Visiting? 8 Firsthand Reasons After Exploring
- Fukuoka Prefecture - Wikipedia
- FUKUOKA CITY Official Tourist Guide
- Wikidata structured records for Fukuoka
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01 · OverviewFukuoka, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Fukuoka took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Fukuoka
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Fukuoka
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Fukuoka
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Fukuoka
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Fukuoka
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Fukuoka
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fukuoka
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01 · Q&AWhere is Fukuoka located and what are its coordinates?
Fukuoka is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 33.6000, 130.4167 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Fukuoka?
Fukuoka has a recorded population of approximately 1,612,392 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone (JPY).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Fukuoka?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Fukuoka include ja, and the circulating currency is JPY.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Fukuoka?
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