Fukuoka weather in May

May in Fukuoka: warm, rainy, with very humid — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Fukuoka · #261 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 83/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Fukuoka climate normals — May

Daytime high23°C / 73°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low16°C / 60°F
Feels like (high)24°C / 75°F
Rainfall147 mm / 5.8 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity79%💦 very humid
Dew point15°C / 59°F
Sunshine8.8 h/day
Daylight13.9 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)67🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Fukuoka in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Fukuoka?
May in Fukuoka: warm, rainy, with very humid — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Fukuoka on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
What is the weather like in Fukuoka in May?
In May, Fukuoka averages a daily high of 23°C and a low of 15.8°C, with about 146.8 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Fukuoka in May?
Fukuoka has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 67 in May.

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