Fukuoka Weather in August

Season: Summer
In short: the hottest month, relatively rainy

Kushida Shrine

August is the hottest month in Fukuoka, with daily highs reaching around 35°C (95°F). So be sure to pay attention to heatstroke prevention and sun protection. This month, the rainy season in Fukuoka has ended, and the precipitation begins to drop. However, the rainfall is still relatively high. There are more sunny days, and the sunlight hours are long. What should be noted is that there may be typhoons in August, so remember to check the weather forecast in advance.

Considering the weather of Fukuoka, August is not a great month for travel. However, the Fireworks Festival this month is worth visiting.

Averages for Fukuoka Weather in August

Items	Data
Average Highest Temperature	32°C (89.6°F)
Average Lowest Temperature	25°C (77°F)
Average Temperature	29°C (84.2°F)
Precipitation	207.6 mm
Average Rainy Days	11 days
Average Humidity	73%
Sunrise Time	5:30 - 5:51
Sunset Time	18:45 - 19:18
Daylight Hours	12.53 - 13.47 h
Average Sunshine Hours	6.5 h

What to Pack to Visit Fukuoka in August

Clothes: Wear as thin and breathable as possible. So short shirts, T-shirts, shorts, skirts, dresses, tank tops, and light trousers are recommended. Besides, you can bring a light jacket for air-conditioned indoor places. If you plan to go to the beach, you are recommended to wear blue or white for taking beautiful photos.

Shoes: In such hot climate of Fukuoka in August, it’s most suitable to wear water shoes or sandals as well as thin and breathable sneakers. Among them, water shoes and sandals are necessary if you plan to go to the beach.

Accessories: Be sure to bring hats, parasols, sunscreen, and sunglasses to protect yourself from UV rays. Moreover, bring a portable water bottle to rehydrate at all times.

Top Places and Events in Fukuoka in August

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1. Fireworks Festivals

Fireworks Festival is a traditional event in Japan that is held every summer and attracts many visitors. In August, the fireworks festivals will be held in many places around Fukuoka, where you can see thousands of fireworks being launched into the sky. During the festival, you can also wear traditional Japanese kimonos like many Japanese do and take special photos. If you want to see the Fireworks Festival in Fukuoka in 2025, the Chikugo River Fireworks Festival and the Kanmon Kaikyo Fireworks Festival are recommended, which usually let off approximately 15,000 fireworks respectively.

2. Fukuoka Tower and Momochi Seaside Park

In August, be sure to find a sunny day to visit Fukuoka Tower and adjoining Momochi Seaside Park. During the day, you can hang out on the beach, enjoy the beautiful seaside scenery, blow the cozy sea breeze, and go for a swim in the sea. When getting tired, you can go to the restaurants on the beach for a rest. At dusk, watch the spectacular sunset over the sea. By night, you can also visit Fukuoka Tower and go to the observation deck to enjoy the night view of Fukuoka as well as the beautiful starlight.

Momochi Seaside Park

3. Ohori Park and Fukuoka Art Museum

During the day, when the weather is hot, you can visit indoor venues such as Fukuoka Art Museum. Located in Ohori Park, the museum is quiet, with outstanding collections including the works of Dalí, Picasso, Chagall, Yayoi Kusama, etc. At the door of this museum, there is the famous pumpkin sculpture of Yayoi Kusama. At sunset, when the weather is no longer so hot, you can step out of the museum and take a stroll through Ohori Park, which embraces beautiful natural scenery. Sitting on a lakeside bench, you can enjoy a leisurely time watching turtles, ducks and other waterfowl.

Ohori Park

Other Travel Recommendations

1. In August, the Summer Festival will be held at Hakata Station, which is open to all. During this period, there will be various performances, food stalls, game booths, etc. The exact time and content of the event vary from year to year, and it is very lively and worth attending.
2. If you want to escape the heat and go to a mall, you can head to Canal City Hakata.

Fukuoka August Travel Tip

Since the mid-late July, it is the summer vacation in Japan, so many people, especially students, travel around. In addition, the Obon Festival in mid-August is a time for family reunions and outings in Japan, so airplane tickets and hotels are expensive and hard to book during the festival. Therefore, you need to plan your trip ahead.

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