When to visit
Kitakyushu?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Kitakyushu
Fukuoka Prefecture · Japan

The best time to visit Kitakyushu is October, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
43

Mixed climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
19–25°C
Pleasant nights
Feels like
20–28°C
Slightly humid
Precipitation
250mm
Torrential rain · 15 days
Sunshine
6.5h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
83%
Slightly humid
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
83
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun83JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score333747545943312653846939
ClimateColdColdColdCool & rainyRainyRainyHot & rainyHot & rainyRainyHumidMildCold
Temperature3–9°C3–10°C6–14°C10–18°C15–22°C19–25°C23–29°C24–31°C21–27°C15–22°C10–17°C5–11°C
Feels like-1–5°C-1–6°C3–12°C8–17°C14–23°C20–28°C27–34°C29–36°C23–30°C15–22°C8–15°C1–8°C
Precipitation81mm
10 days
80mm
9 days
120mm
11 days
151mm
10 days
152mm
10 days
250mm
15 days
296mm
18 days
245mm
14 days
225mm
14 days
96mm
9 days
90mm
8 days
67mm
8 days
Sunshine5.7h
☀︎ 56%
7.0h
☀︎ 64%
7.9h
☀︎ 66%
8.1h
☀︎ 62%
8.6h
☀︎ 61%
6.5h
☀︎ 45%
7.7h
☀︎ 54%
10.4h
☀︎ 78%
7.7h
☀︎ 62%
8.1h
☀︎ 71%
7.5h
☀︎ 72%
5.7h
☀︎ 58%
WindNW · 19 km/hNW · 19 km/hNW · 18 km/hN · 18 km/hS · 17 km/hSE · 16 km/hS · 17 km/hS · 17 km/hNE · 17 km/hNE · 17 km/hN · 16 km/hW · 19 km/h
Humidity (%)73%72%74%76%76%83%85%81%82%77%76%72%
Day length10.2h11.0h12.0h13.0h13.9h14.4h14.2h13.4h12.4h11.3h10.4h9.9h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tobata Gion Yamakasa
Kawachi Wisteria Garden
Kitakyushu WASSYOi Hyakuman Natsu Matsuri
Kokura Gion Daiko
Moji Port Retro Illumination
Events & Festivals
  • Tobata Gion YamakasaculturalSignature event
    July· 50k+ visitors

    This UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage festival features magnificent floats adorned with lanterns, paraded through the…

  • Kawachi Wisteria Gardennature
    April, May· 5k+ visitors

    Famous for its stunning wisteria tunnels, this garden offers a breathtaking display of purple and white blooms. Best vis…

  • Kitakyushu WASSYOi Hyakuman Natsu Matsurifestival
    August· 50k+ visitors

    This grand summer festival unites all districts of Kitakyushu in a vibrant celebration with parades, dances, and firewor…

  • Kokura Gion Daikocultural
    July· 50k+ visitors

    The Kokura Gion Daiko is a dynamic drum festival where teams compete with powerful taiko drumming performances. Taking p…

  • Moji Port Retro Illuminationholiday
    November, December, January, February· 5k+ visitors

    Moji Port transforms into a romantic wonderland with beautiful winter illuminations, enhancing its retro architecture. R…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kitakyushu?

The best time to visit Kitakyushu is October, with temperatures between 15 °C and 22 °C. The best month is October. October is high season.

What is the weather like in Kitakyushu?

Kitakyushu has a climate with an overall score of 4.8/10. Annual temperatures range from 3 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in Kitakyushu?

The hottest month in Kitakyushu is August, with average highs of 31 °C and lows of 24 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Kitakyushu?

The rainiest month in Kitakyushu is July, with an average of 296 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Kitakyushu?

Peak season in Kitakyushu is March, August, October, November, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Kitakyushu?

Shoulder season in Kitakyushu falls in May, June, July, September. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.