In the area around Fukuoka City, located on the northern coast of Kyushu, the warm current (Tsushima Current) flowing north of Kyushu keeps the days relatively mild even in December. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the average December temperature (1991-2020) is 9.1 degrees Celsius in Fukuoka City, compared to 7.7 degrees Celsius in Tokyo. However, like other cities on the Sea of Japan side, there are many clouds coming in from the Sea of Japan, and the days are often dull and dreary. Generally, Kyushu Island is associated with warmth, so some travelers find Fukuoka surprisingly cold.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear in December in Fukuoka?
Located on the northern shore of Kyushu Island, Fukuoka City is relatively warm due to the warm currents flowing north of Kyushu. So, as long as you are protected from the cold by basic winter clothing (coat, down jacket, etc.), you can comfortably enjoy sightseeing. For more information on winter fashion in Japan, please refer to the following article.
Does it snow in December in Fukuoka?
No, it rarely snows in December in Fukuoka City. In general, cities on the Sea of Japan side of the country often have snow in winter, but as for Fukuoka City, it almost never snows. Instead, sunny days are few and far between, and the days are often dreary and cloudy.
Weather in Fukuoka in early December
Fukuoka, Japan – December 9, 2015: Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine is one of the main shrines dedicated to Tenjin = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Fukuoka | 10.3℃ (50.5°F) 14.0℃ (57.2°F) 7.0℃ (44.6°F) |
26.4 mm (1.04 inch) – |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
>> Click here for a [quick reference] converted from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
Weather in Fukuoka in mid-December
FUKUOKA, JAPAN – December 10, 2015: Travellers are walikng in the rainning day at Shopping street to Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Fukuoka | 8.8℃ (47.8°F) 12.2℃ (54.0°F) 5.7 ℃ (42.3°F) |
18.4 mm (0.72 inch) – |
※Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Weather in Fukuoka in late December
26 December 2015. Kushida-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. Dedicated to Amaterasu and Susanoo, it is said to have been founded in 757 = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Fukuoka | 8.1℃ (46.6°F) 11.7℃ (53.1°F) 4.8℃ (40.6°F) |
22.7 mm (0.89 inch) 0 cm (0 inch) |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Reference: Current weather and temperature in Fukuoka, forecast for the next 7 days
Monthly weather in Fukuoka
Below are articles about the weather in Fukuoka. Click on the month of interest to see articles about that month.
| January | February | March |
| April | May | June |
| July | August | September |
| October | November | December |
Weather in tourist destinations around Japan
Below are pages showing the climates of various regions in Japan at the same time of the year.
| Tokyo | Osaka | Kyoto |
| Hokkaido | Sendai | Nagano |
| Nagoya | Hiroshima | Fukuoka |
| Okinawa |
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