Fukuoka Weather in June
Season: Summer
In short: hot, rainy, short sunshine hours
In June, summer begins and the weather of Fukuoka gradually changes from warm to hot, with the temperature reaching highs of around 30°C (86°F) nearly every day. Meanwhile, Fukuoka steps into the rainy season at this time, with more than 200 mm of rainfall on average. This month has the most average rainfall days and the highest humidity in the year. Higher temperatures and humidity may make you feel stuffy. Besides, the daylight hours are long, but the sunshine time is short due to the rainfall.
Considering the high rainfall and temperature, June is not a good month to travel there. As a result, Fukuoka is relatively quiet and less crowded this month, and the hotel prices and airfares are relatively low.
See also: Everything You Need to Know about Rainy Season in Japan; Japan Weather in June
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Averages for Fukuoka Weather in June
| Items | Data |
| Average Highest Temperature | 27°C (80.6°F) |
| Average Lowest Temperature | 21°C (69.8°F) |
| Average Temperature | 24°C (75.2°F) |
| Precipitation | 213.9 mm |
| Average Rainy Days |
13 days |
| Average Humidity | 75% |
| Sunrise Time | 5:07 - 5:11 |
| Sunset Time | 19:23 - 19:32 |
| Daylight Hours | 14.14 - 14.23 h |
| Average Sunshine Hours | 5 h |
What to Wear to Visit Fukuoka in June
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Clothes: June is hot and humid, so some thin, loose-fitting and breathable summer clothes are more suitable and comfortable. Girls can wear short skirts with T-shirts, or dresses. Boys can wear T-shirts or short shirts plus shorts or thin long pants.
Shoes: Since it’s rainy, you are recommended to wear water shoes or sandals. Sneakers and casual shoes can also be prepared.
Accessories: Remember to bring hats, sunscreen, and sunglasses to help you protect from the strong UV rays. Moreover, an umbrella is necessary in the rainy season.
Top Places and Activities in Fukuoka in June
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1. Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is located at the foot of Mt. Homan 16 kilometers (10 miles) away from Fukuoka downtown and covered by lush trees, so it’s cooler and suitable for visiting in June. Once getting here, you’ll see the characteristic torii gate, the main hall, and people dressed in traditional Japanese clothes. In June, there is a season-limited hanachyouzu, a pond for washing hands full of floating colorful hydrangeas, which is a highlight in summer. You will also see about 50,000 Japanese iris in full bloom. Apart from these, the famous local specialty Umegae Mochi, a kind of glutinous red bean cake with crispy crust, is worth tasting.
2. Canal City Hakata
Canal City Hakata, an indoor shopping center, is a good place to go on some hot days and rainy days in June. It is large-scaled facilitated with shopping malls, cinemas, theaters, etc. You can visit some of the world’s brand stores here, as well as Japanese brand stores such as Muji. There are also many restaurants to choose from, and it is worth mentioning that the famous Ramen Stadium is on the fifth floor, where various ramen shops gather. In addition, in the center of the square, there are musical fountain shows every half hour, attracting many tourists to watch.
3. Wind Chime Festival
The Wind Chime Festival is a famous summer festival in Japan. During the festival, you can see thousands of colorful wind chimes hanging high and hear the sounds of them with the breeze. Moreover, you can also buy a wind chime, write your wishes, and hang up it. If you want to enjoy the festival in June 2025 in Fukuoka, you can go to Nyuirinji Temple, which is famous for more than 10,000 frog statues and wind chimes with frog motifs; Miyakuniku Shrine, which has a pathway extending from the shrine to the seaside; and Sannoji Temple decorated with many cute tanuki ornaments.Other Travel Recommendations
1. June is the time for the blooming of hydrangeas, which is one of the representative scenes of summer in Japan. In addition to Dazaifu, you can also go to Hakozaki Shrine, Nokonoshima Island and Maizuru Park to admire them.2. Fukuoka has famous Onsens for good health and beautiful skin, such as Chikugogawa Onsen. June is the rainy season and less crowded, so you are recommended to have a quiet and comfortable hot spring experience.
Fukuoka June Travel Tip
Since Fukuoka climate is humid in June, you are recommended to book a hotel with a washing machine and dryer.June Weather for Other Cities in Japan:
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