From January to February, the area around Fukuoka City is covered with clouds from the Sea of Japan, and overcast days continue. This phenomenon is similar to other cities on the Sea of Japan coast. The wind from the Genkai Sea sometimes feels cold. However, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the average January temperature in Tokyo (1991-2020) is 5.4 degrees Celsius, while Fukuoka is 6.9 degrees Celsius. Fukuoka is generally warm due to the warm current (Tsushima Current) flowing in the Sea of Japan. If you take basic measures against the cold, you will be able to enjoy sightseeing even in January.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear in Fukuoka in January?
January, along with February, is the coldest month. Winter clothes such as coats and down jackets are necessary. If you don’t like the cold, a scarf, gloves, and a knit hat are also recommended. For more information on winter clothing in Japan, please refer to the following article.
Does it snow in January in Fukuoka?
No, it does not. It almost never snows in Fukuoka. Some people think that since Fukuoka faces the Sea of Japan, it snows as much as Niigata and Kanazawa, which also face the Sea of Japan. However, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the total snowfall in January (1991-2020) is 1 cm in Fukuoka City, compared to 3 cm in Tokyo. However, Fukuoka City does have a large amount of doldrums and clouds in January.
Weather in Fukuoka in early January
Fukuoka, Japan – JANUARY 4, 2019: People gathering at Dazaifu Tenman-gu Shrine as part of Hatsumode (first trip of the year) to pray for good and prosperity during Oshōgatsu or Japanese new year = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Fukuoka | 7.3℃ (45.1°F) 10.7℃ (51.3°F) 4.2℃ (39.6°F) |
21.0 mm (0.83 inch) 0 cm (0 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-January
Fukuoka, Japan – January 17 2020: Two tourists wearing jacket are reading their travel itinerary = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Fukuoka | 7.0℃ (44.6°F) 10.2℃ (50.4°F) 4.0 ℃ (39.2°F) |
26.3 mm (1.04 inch) 0 cm (0 inch) |
※Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Weather in Fukuoka in late January
Yanagawa, Japan – January 28, 2020: People Waiting for a Boat Ride Yanagawa is a famous canal town in Kyushu island = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Fukuoka | 6.5℃ (43.7°F) 9.8℃ (49.6°F) 3.5℃ (38.3°F) |
21.6 mm (1.07 inch) 1 cm (0.39 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 |
Now, let’s plan to make your vacation in Japan the best experience ever!
