AI-generatedKitakyūshū at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,860 h
- Rain a year
- 1,622 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 57 m
Climate in Kitakyūshū
Kitakyūshū has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year, Kitakyūshū is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – May, September – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:2017:44
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:05–06:54 · evening 17:10–17:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:05 · evening 17:59–18:09
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Kitakyūshū in October?
In October, Kitakyūshū is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kitakyūshū.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min06:20 – 17:44
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+9Asia/Tokyo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Kitakyūshū
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.9 – 24.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kitakyūshū ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 27.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.7 and 28.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.3° | 14.6° | 16.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.9° | 13.2° | 14.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.1° | 13.3° | 14.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.5° | 14.5° | 16.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.1° | 17.2° | 18.9° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.2° | 20.5° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.9° | 23.5° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 27.3° | 25.7° | 28.8° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.9° | 24.6° | 27.0° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.1° | 21.9° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 20.5° | 19.9° | 21.0° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 17.8° | 17.3° | 18.3° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Kitakyūshū
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Kitakyūshū, 48 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Kitakyūshū
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Kitakyūshū: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kitakyūshū has about 8 rainy days with 99 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kitakyūshū
How breezy and how cloudy Kitakyūshū is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kitakyūshū typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Kitakyūshū: variable cloud, with about 5.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Kitakyūshū
How often the day gets hot in Kitakyūshū (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Kitakyūshū has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kitakyūshū
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 112 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22 | 8° | 3° | 15.3° | 3.6 h | 10 | 66 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | 10° | 4° | 13.9° | 4.5 h | 10 | 81 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 13° | 6° | 14.1° | 5.2 h | 11 | 120 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 18° | 10° | 15.5° | 6.2 h | 11 | 136 |
| MayMay | 78 | 22° | 15° | 18.1° | 6.4 h | 10 | 163 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 25° | 19° | 21.2° | 4.6 h | 15 | 272 |
| JulyJul | 51 | 29° | 24° | 24.9° | 5.3 h | 16 | 220 |
| AugustAug | 52 | 30° | 25° | 27.3° | 6.2 h | 13 | 151 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 27° | 22° | 25.9° | 5.3 h | 12 | 161 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 22° | 16° | 23.1° | 5.5 h | 8 | 99 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 16° | 11° | 20.5° | 4.6 h | 8 | 85 |
| DecemberDec | 34 | 11° | 5° | 17.8° | 3.8 h | 10 | 67 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
33.85° N, 130.85° E · 57 m · Asia/Tokyo
Best time to visit Kitakyūshū
The best time to visit Kitakyūshū is from April to May and from September to November. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 27.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from October to November. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is June with 272 mm.
Kitakyūshū through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kitakyūshū in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Kitakyūshū in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 25–30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Kitakyūshū in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Kitakyūshū in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–11 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kitakyūshū for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kitakyūshū
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to Kitakyūshū (score 79 and 78). Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 5 °C cooler in May. May has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 79 | 78 |
| Day high | 22° | 22° |
| Night low | 16° | 15° |
| Sea | 23.1° | 18.1° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 99 mmbetter | 163 mm |
| Muggy days | 5 | 3better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Kitakyūshū month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January8° · Sea 15° · 4 h
In January, Kitakyūshū is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kitakyūshū.
Kitakyūshū in January30February10° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In February, Kitakyūshū is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kitakyūshū.
Kitakyūshū in February48March13° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In March, Kitakyūshū is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Kitakyūshū.
Kitakyūshū in March75April18° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In April, Kitakyūshū is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 136 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Kitakyūshū.
Kitakyūshū in April78May22° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In May, Kitakyūshū is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 163 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kitakyūshū.
Kitakyūshū in May63June25° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In June, Kitakyūshū is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 272 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Kitakyūshū.
Kitakyūshū in June51July29° · Sea 25° · 5 h
In July, Kitakyūshū is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 220 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kitakyūshū.
Kitakyūshū in July52August30° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In August, Kitakyūshū is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 151 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kitakyūshū.
Kitakyūshū in August70September27° · Sea 26° · 5 h
In September, Kitakyūshū is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 161 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kitakyūshū.
Kitakyūshū in September79October22° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In October, Kitakyūshū is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kitakyūshū.
Kitakyūshū in October68November16° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In November, Kitakyūshū is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Kitakyūshū.
Kitakyūshū in November34December11° · Sea 18° · 4 h
In December, Kitakyūshū is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kitakyūshū.
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Kitakyūshū vs. Fukuoka
In October the holiday weather in Kitakyūshū and Fukuoka is about equally good (score 79 vs. 81). During the day it is about as warm in Fukuoka as in Kitakyūshū. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Kitakyūshū | Fukuoka |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 79 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Nov | Apr – May, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
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In October, Kitakyūshū ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Fukuoka22°23°81
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- 3Hiroshima22°23°81
- 4Kumamoto23°23°80
- 5KitakyūshūThis page22°23°79
- 6Okayama22°24°78
- 7Kagoshima24°26°77
- 8Okinawa26°27°77
Planning a trip to Kitakyūshū
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kitakyūshū in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kitakyūshū has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 52
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 79
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 28
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 50 min
- Distance
- 9,410 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Kitakyūshū lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Kitakyūshū
When is the best time to visit Kitakyūshū?
The best time to visit Kitakyūshū is from April to May and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kitakyūshū?
The sea temperature in Kitakyūshū ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 27.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Kitakyūshū in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Kitakyūshū?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Kitakyūshū?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is June with 272 mm. The driest month is January with 66 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kitakyūshū get?
Kitakyūshū gets around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.4 hours a day; in January there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Kitakyūshū in?
Kitakyūshū uses the time zone Asia/Tokyo, at UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kitakyūshū?
A nonstop flight from London to Kitakyūshū takes about 11 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,410 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Kitakyūshū?
Kitakyūshū lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Kitakyūshū?
Kitakyūshū has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 75, Summer holidays 52, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 28.
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