Best Time to Visit Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Kitakyūshū.
Kitakyūshū does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 26.5°C / 79.7°F) and driest (December, 65 mm / 2.6 in) months. The drier stretch runs through August and October–March; the wetter half falls in April–July and September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 5°C / 41°F in January to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in August, with rainfall from 65 mm / 2.6 in (December) to 317 mm / 12.5 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kitakyūshū's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 17.3°C63.1°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| November | 12.1°C53.8°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| August | 26.5°C79.7°F | 154 mm6.1″ | — |
No month at Kitakyūshū matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kitakyūshū?
Kitakyūshū doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on December (driest, ~65 mm / 2.6 in) and August (warmest, 26.5°C / 79.7°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Japan's national average.
When is the rainy season in Kitakyūshū?
The rainy season at Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture runs through April–July and September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 154 mm / 6.1 in. The wettest single month is July (317 mm / 12.5 in).
What is the driest month in Kitakyūshū?
The driest month in Kitakyūshū is December, averaging about 65 mm / 2.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 7.3°C / 45.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kitakyūshū?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kitakyūshū — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 317 mm / 12.5 in in July, and the coldest month averages 5°C / 41°F.
Is Kitakyūshū climate different from Japan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kitakyūshū figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Japan figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Kitakyūshū specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.