September is still hot and humid in Fukuoka. Since it is the transition period from summer to autumn, the weather tends to be unstable and the number of rainy days increases. September is also the time when many typhoons come to Japan. Recently, damage from heavy rain due to typhoons has increased in the Kyushu region, so please pay attention to the weather forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if a typhoon comes during my stay?
Typhoons rarely hit Fukuoka directly, but when a typhoon approaches, the risk of strong winds and heavy rain increases. So be sure to check the weather forecast first. If a typhoon passes near you during your stay, bullet trains and planes may be canceled. Therefore, avoid unreasonable movements and try to stay at a hotel as much as possible.
What should I wear in Fukuoka in September?
In September, it is still hot and humid in Fukuoka, so basically summer clothes such as short-sleeved shirts are recommended. However, as the days gradually get cooler, be sure to bring a light jacket. For summer and autumn clothes, please refer to the following articles.
Weather in Fukuoka in early September
SEPTEMBER 1 2019: The main gate of Daizaifu Tenmangu on September 1, 2019 in Fukuoka = Shiutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Fukuoka | 26.2℃ (79.2°F) 30.1℃ (86.2°F) 23.3℃ (73.9°F) |
60.0 mm (2.36 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-September
18 September 2018. Many tourist visit Kushida-jinja Shinto shrine located in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Fukuoka | 24.9℃ (76.8°F) 28.8℃ (83.8°F) 21.8 ℃ (71.2°F) |
56.6 mm (2.23 inch) – |
※Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Weather in Fukuoka in late September
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016: People eating Yatai mobile food stall at night in Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Fukuoka | 23.0℃ (73.4°F) 26.8℃ (80.2°F) 19.8℃ (67.6°F) |
58.4 mm (2.30 inch) – |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
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!
