Fukuoka gets busiest in April, May, and October. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Fukuoka?

For thinner crowds, visit Fukuoka in January, July, and August, when travel demand is at its lowest.

When is Fukuoka least crowded?

Fukuoka is least crowded in January, July, and August.

city · Japan · 33.59°N 130.40°E

Best time to visit Fukuoka (and when it is crowded)

Fukuoka is a city destination in Japan. Its peak season is April, May, and October, and it is least crowded in January, July, and August. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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Busiest months

April, May, and October

Quietest months

January, July, and August

Fukuoka month by month

How crowded Fukuoka gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Fukuoka in January: Quiet
Fukuoka in February: Quiet
Fukuoka in March: Quiet
Fukuoka in April: Moderate
Fukuoka in May: Moderate
Fukuoka in June: Quiet
Fukuoka in July: Quiet
Fukuoka in August: Quiet
Fukuoka in September: Quiet
Fukuoka in October: Moderate
Fukuoka in November: Quiet
Fukuoka in December: Quiet

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Fukuoka busy?: Fukuoka gets busiest in April, May, and October. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Fukuoka?: For thinner crowds, visit Fukuoka in January, July, and August, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Fukuoka least crowded?: Fukuoka is least crowded in January, July, and August.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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