Fukuoka weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Fukuoka: highs of 10°C (50°F) and about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 2°C (36°F) and cloud cover 69% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and about as wet; January brings highs of 8°C (46°F) and 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Fukuoka, the largest city in Fukuoka. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Fukuoka?
least pleasant month Weather score 43/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Fukuoka. For better conditions, consider May, Oct–Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Fukuoka in December?
Some rain is normal: about 79 mm (3.1 in) falls in an average December. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Fukuoka in December?
Days average 10°C (50°F) and nights 2°C (36°F).
Fukuoka weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C (46°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 70 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| February | 10°C (49°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 88 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| March | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 118 mm | 67% | fair |
| April | 19°C (65°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 140 mm | 66% | fair |
| May | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 157 mm | 69% | best |
| June | 26°C (79°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 299 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| July | 30°C (85°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 357 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| August | 30°C (87°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 204 mm | 65% | fair |
| September | 27°C (80°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 189 mm | 67% | fair |
| October | 21°C (70°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 109 mm | 59% | best |
| November | 16°C (60°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 89 mm | 61% | best |
| December | 10°C (50°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 79 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Fukuoka in December
Weather can differ a lot within Fukuoka: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | 10°C (50°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 79 mm | least pleasant |
| Kitakyushu | 12°C (53°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 86 mm | fair |
| Kurume | 10°C (50°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 79 mm | least pleasant |
| Ōmuta | 10°C (51°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 82 mm | least pleasant |
| Iizuka | 10°C (50°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 79 mm | least pleasant |
| Kasuga | 10°C (50°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 79 mm | least pleasant |
| Chikushino-shi | 10°C (50°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 79 mm | least pleasant |
| Ōnojō | 10°C (50°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 79 mm | least pleasant |
| Itoshima | 12°C (53°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 82 mm | fair |
| Munakata | 12°C (53°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 86 mm | fair |
| Dazaifu | 10°C (50°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 79 mm | least pleasant |
| Yukuhashi | 10°C (49°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 78 mm | least pleasant |