Fukuoka & Dazaifu→
Station: FukuokaFukuoka, Hakata, Tenjin, Dazaifu Tenmangu
High
19.9℃
Low
11.5℃
- Precip.
- 118.2mm
- Sunshine
- 188h
- Sunset
- 18:48
Highs around 20°C. Cherry blossoms at Fukuoka Castle Ruins are at their best early in the month
Kyushu Weather Guide
Kyushu Weather in April: What to Wear & Expect
April in Kyushu is a comfortable season with plenty of spring-like days. Fukuoka's high is 19.9°C and mornings are 11.5°C. Early in the month, the cherry blossoms at Fukuoka Castle Ruins and Kumamoto Castle are at their best, and in Miyazaki you can enjoy cherry blossoms and rapeseed blossoms together. From mid-month, it's the season of fresh greenery, and Aso's grasslands begin to turn green. Down south on Yakushima, the rain starts to increase. Golden Week begins at the end of the month, and tourist spots get very crowded.
- Fukuoka high
- 19.9℃
- Fukuoka low
- 11.5℃
- Fukuoka rainfall
- 118.2mm
- Fukuoka sunset
- 18:48
Overview
Kyushu in April: Key Points
- ✓Fukuoka's high is 19.9°C. A light jacket is enough
- ✓Cherry blossoms at Fukuoka Castle Ruins and Kumamoto Castle last into early April
- ✓Beautiful fresh greenery from mid-month, and Aso's grasslands turn green
- ✓Golden Week starts around April 29. Book accommodation and transportation early
By Area
April Weather by Area
Temperature, precipitation, snow and sunshine are climate normals (1991-2020). Sunset is for April 15.
Nagasaki→
Station: NagasakiNagasaki, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, Meganebashi Bridge
High
19.9℃
Low
11.7℃
- Precip.
- 153mm
- Sunshine
- 178h
- Sunset
- 18:49
Highs around 20°C, mornings around 12°C. Just right for exploring Glover Garden and the city's slopes
Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch→
Station: SaseboSasebo, Huis Ten Bosch, Kujukushima Islands
High
19.6℃
Low
11.3℃
- Precip.
- 152.9mm
- Sunshine
- 183h
- Sunset
- 18:50
Mornings around 11°C. A lovely season for a Kujukushima sightseeing cruise
Karatsu, Arita & Ureshino Onsen→
Station: UreshinoUreshino Onsen, Karatsu, Arita, Imari
High
20.1℃
Low
8.0℃
- Precip.
- 194.1mm
- Sunshine
- 183h
- Sunset
- 18:49
Highs around 20°C. Mornings are a bit chilly at around 8°C
Kumamoto & Aso→
Station: KumamotoKumamoto, Kumamoto Castle, Aso, Kurokawa Onsen
High
21.4℃
Low
10.6℃
- Precip.
- 144.9mm
- Sunshine
- 184h
- Sunset
- 18:46
Kumamoto highs around 21°C. Kumamoto Castle's cherry blossoms last into early April. Aso's grasslands turn fresh green
Beppu & Yufuin→
Station: OitaBeppu, Yufuin, Beppu Hells Tour, Mt. Yufu
High
19.7℃
Low
10.3℃
- Precip.
- 119.7mm
- Sunshine
- 190h
- Sunset
- 18:44
Oita highs around 20°C. A lovely season for strolling around Yufuin
Takachiho→
Station: TakachihoTakachiho, Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Shrine, Amanoiwato Shrine
High
20.0℃
Low
7.1℃
- Precip.
- 126.6mm
- Sunshine
- 180h
- Sunset
- 18:44
Highs around 20°C, mornings around 7°C. A fun season for boating in Takachiho Gorge
Miyazaki & Nichinan→
Station: MiyazakiMiyazaki, Aoshima, Nichinan Coast, Udo Jingu
High
21.1℃
Low
11.7℃
- Precip.
- 194.5mm
- Sunshine
- 186h
- Sunset
- 18:42
Highs around 21°C. Cherry blossoms and rapeseed blossoms early in the month, and coastal drives are pleasant
Kagoshima, Sakurajima & Ibusuki→
Station: KagoshimaKagoshima, Sakurajima, Ibusuki, Sengan-en
High
21.8℃
Low
12.9℃
- Precip.
- 194.9mm
- Sunshine
- 176h
- Sunset
- 18:46
Highs around 22°C. Ibusuki's cherry blossoms last until around mid-month
Yakushima→
Station: YakushimaYakushima, Shiratani Unsuikyo, Jomon Sugi, Yakusugi Land
High
21.4℃
Low
14.2℃
- Precip.
- 405.5mm
- Sunshine
- 146h
- Sunset
- 18:45
Highs around 21°C on the coast. Lots of rain, at 405.5 mm. Rain gear is a must for hiking
What to Wear
What to Wear in Kyushu in April
Base layer
Short sleeves or light long sleeves
Tops
Long-sleeved shirt or T-shirt
Outerwear
Light jacket or cardigan
Bottoms
Long pants
Shoes
Comfortable sneakers. Hiking boots for Yakushima
Accessories
Sunscreen and a folding umbrella
Even when it's around 20°C in the daytime, it feels chilly in the mornings and evenings and in the mountains. Carry a light jacket just in case.
Good to Know
Good to Know
Visit cherry blossom spots in the morning
Fukuoka Castle Ruins and Kumamoto Castle get very crowded at peak bloom. Visit popular spots early in the morning to enjoy them at a relatively relaxed pace.
Golden Week is extremely crowded
From April 29 to around May 5 is a major holiday period in Japan. Shinkansen, flights, tourist spots and accommodation get very crowded, and prices go up.
Be ready for rain on Yakushima
Yakushima's average April rainfall is 405.5 mm. Rain can start suddenly even on sunny days, so bring a two-piece rain jacket and pants.
UV rays get stronger
UV rays get stronger from April. For long walks around town, a hat and sunscreen are a good idea.
Events
April Events & Highlights
Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival
Fukuoka (Maizuru Park)Usually late March to early AprilAbout 1,000 cherry trees bloom in Maizuru Park, on the site of Fukuoka Castle. They're illuminated at night.
Cherry Blossoms at Kumamoto Castle
KumamotoUsually late March to early AprilAbout 800 cherry trees frame the castle. The combination of stone walls and blossoms is a favorite.
Cherry & Rapeseed Blossoms at Saitobaru Burial Mounds
Miyazaki (Saito)Usually late March to early AprilAbout 2,000 cherry trees bloom alongside rapeseed blossoms, turning the burial mound hills pink and yellow.
A pottery and porcelain market held every Golden Week in Arita, the birthplace of Japanese porcelain. Begun in 1896, it lines the roughly 4 km stretch from around JR Arita Station to Kami-Arita Station with more than 450 shops. About 1.2 million people visit from all over Japan, mainly from Kyushu.
Read the guide：Arita Ceramic Fair →Dates change every year. Please check the official websites before you go.
FAQ
FAQ
Q. What's the temperature in Fukuoka in April?＋
On average, the high is 19.9°C and the low is 11.5°C. It's a comfortable, spring-like climate.
Q. Can I still see cherry blossoms in Kyushu in April?＋
The cherry blossoms at Fukuoka Castle Ruins and Kumamoto Castle can usually be enjoyed until early April. In Ibusuki, they may still be in bloom until around mid-month.
Q. When is Golden Week?＋
It's a major holiday period in Japan, from April 29 to around May 5. How the holidays fall changes from year to year.
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Kyushu TripPR
Other Months
Kyushu Weather in Other Months
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperatures are from a representative station in each area; actual weather varies from year to year.