Fukuoka & Dazaifu→
Station: FukuokaFukuoka, Hakata, Tenjin, Dazaifu Tenmangu
High
32.5℃
Low
25.4℃
- Precip.
- 210mm
- Sunshine
- 201h
- Sunset
- 19:06
Highs of 32.5°C. The riverside breeze is pleasant at the yatai stalls at night
Kyushu Weather Guide
Kyushu Weather in August: What to Wear & Expect
August is the hottest month of the year in Kyushu. Fukuoka's high is 32.5°C and Kumamoto's is 33.3°C, with mornings only dropping to around 25°C. With lots of sunny days, it's the season for swimming and water sports. On the other hand, it's also one of the times typhoons are most likely to approach. To escape the heat, head to higher ground in Aso or Yufuin. On the 15th, Nagasaki holds Shoronagashi.
- Fukuoka high
- 32.5℃
- Fukuoka low
- 25.4℃
- Fukuoka rainfall
- 210mm
- Fukuoka sunset
- 19:06
Overview
Kyushu in August: Key Points
- ✓Fukuoka's high is 32.5°C, Kumamoto's 33.3°C. Watch out for heatstroke
- ✓Lots of sunny days: the season for swimming and water sports
- ✓One of the times typhoons are most likely to approach. Check the latest information
- ✓Aso (Otohime) has highs around 29°C and Yufuin around 30°C, cooler than the cities
By Area
August Weather by Area
Temperature, precipitation, snow and sunshine are climate normals (1991-2020). Sunset is for August 15.
Nagasaki→
Station: NagasakiNagasaki, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, Meganebashi Bridge
High
31.9℃
Low
25.3℃
- Precip.
- 217.9mm
- Sunshine
- 207h
- Sunset
- 19:07
Shoronagashi on the 15th. Firecrackers echo through the city
Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch→
Station: SaseboSasebo, Huis Ten Bosch, Kujukushima Islands
High
31.8℃
Low
25.2℃
- Precip.
- 255.4mm
- Sunshine
- 209h
- Sunset
- 19:09
Highs around 32°C. Catch the sea breeze on a Kujukushima cruise
Karatsu, Arita & Ureshino Onsen→
Station: UreshinoUreshino Onsen, Karatsu, Arita, Imari
High
32.1℃
Low
22.8℃
- Precip.
- 277.7mm
- Sunshine
- 197h
- Sunset
- 19:07
Highs around 32°C, mornings 23°C. Go swimming in the sea at Karatsu
Kumamoto & Aso→
Station: KumamotoKumamoto, Kumamoto Castle, Aso, Kurokawa Onsen
High
33.3℃
Low
24.8℃
- Precip.
- 195.4mm
- Sunshine
- 206h
- Sunset
- 19:04
Kumamoto highs around 33°C. Aso (Otohime) is cooler at around 29°C
Beppu & Yufuin→
Station: OitaBeppu, Yufuin, Beppu Hells Tour, Mt. Yufu
High
32.2℃
Low
24.3℃
- Precip.
- 165.7mm
- Sunshine
- 203h
- Sunset
- 19:02
Oita highs around 32°C. Yufuin is around 30°C, with mornings at 20°C
Takachiho→
Station: TakachihoTakachiho, Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Shrine, Amanoiwato Shrine
High
30.6℃
Low
21.4℃
- Precip.
- 324.5mm
- Sunshine
- 171h
- Sunset
- 19:01
Highs around 31°C, mornings 21°C. Enjoy the cool of the gorge
Miyazaki & Nichinan→
Station: MiyazakiMiyazaki, Aoshima, Nichinan Coast, Udo Jingu
High
31.6℃
Low
24.5℃
- Precip.
- 275.5mm
- Sunshine
- 209h
- Sunset
- 19:00
Highs around 32°C. Surfing and swimming at Aoshima and along the Nichinan Coast
Kagoshima, Sakurajima & Ibusuki→
Station: KagoshimaKagoshima, Sakurajima, Ibusuki, Sengan-en
High
32.7℃
Low
26.0℃
- Precip.
- 224.3mm
- Sunshine
- 207h
- Sunset
- 19:03
Highs around 33°C, and even mornings are 26°C. One of the hottest areas in Kyushu
Yakushima→
Station: YakushimaYakushima, Shiratani Unsuikyo, Jomon Sugi, Yakusugi Land
High
30.9℃
Low
24.6℃
- Precip.
- 256.5mm
- Sunshine
- 201h
- Sunset
- 19:01
Highs around 31°C. Lots of sunny days: the season for river play and the sea
What to Wear
What to Wear in Kyushu in August
Tops
Short sleeves, ideally in quick-drying fabrics
Outerwear
A light layer for air conditioning and sun protection
Bottoms
Lightweight pants or skirts, or shorts
Shoes
Sandals or breathable sneakers
Accessories
Hat, parasol, sunglasses, sunscreen and something to drink
Mornings drop to 20.5°C in Aso (Otohime) and around 20°C in Yufuin. If you're staying in the highlands, bring a light long-sleeved top just in case.
Good to Know
Good to Know
Watch out for heatstroke
August is the hottest month of the year. Drink water and replenish salt regularly, and make easygoing plans, such as staying indoors during the hottest part of the afternoon.
Typhoon season
Typhoons usually approach Kyushu most often in August and September. Flights, ferries and trains can stop running when a typhoon approaches, so leave some slack in your itinerary.
Stay safe at the beach
Swim at beaches during their official season, when lifeguards are on duty. Waves can get high even when a typhoon is far away.
Obon is crowded
During the Obon holidays, flights, the shinkansen and accommodation get crowded. Book early.
Events
August Events & Highlights
Shoronagashi (Spirit Boat Procession)
NagasakiAugust 15A traditional Nagasaki event to send off the spirits of the dead at Obon. Families pull handmade spirit boats through the streets, and the sound of gongs, chanting and firecrackers echoes late into the night.
Beach Season
Fukuoka, Miyazaki and moreUsually early July to around the end of August (Momochihama until early September)Beaches around the region, such as Seaside Momochi Beach Park (Momochihama) in Fukuoka City and Miyazaki's Aoshima Beach, are bustling. Opening dates vary by year.
Highland Summer Retreats
Aso, Yufuin & TakachihoJuly–AugustWith highs of 29.3°C in Aso (Otohime) and 29.8°C in Yufuin, you can stay cooler than in the cities of Kumamoto and Oita. Mornings and evenings are even more comfortable.
Dates change every year. Please check the official websites before you go.
FAQ
FAQ
Q. What's the temperature in Fukuoka in August?＋
On average, the high is 32.5°C and the low is 25.4°C. It's the hottest month of the year.
Q. Are there many typhoons in Kyushu in August?＋
Typhoons usually approach Kyushu most often in August and September. Check typhoon information regularly before and during your trip.
Q. When is Nagasaki's Shoronagashi?＋
August 15 every year. From evening until late at night, spirit boats parade through central Nagasaki City.
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.