Hakata Weather in April

 Season: Spring 
 Overview:
1. In general, April in Hakata is balmy and pleasant.
2. It has 10 rainy days, and monthly rainfall is at a relatively low level of the year.
3. The beginning of the month, which is still the cherry blossom time, and end of the month approaching Japanese Golden Week, see more tourists, so please book hotels and airline tickets early.

Rickshaw in Sakura Season

Balmy Weather

The Hakata weather in April is balmy with the average temperature of 9 - 18℃ (48.2 - 64.4℉). In the first half of the month, highs hover around 20℃ (68℉) but lows may fall to a single digit. The temperature gradually goes up during the second half of the month: day temperatures are often 20 - 25 degrees Celsius (68 - 77 degrees Fahrenheit), sometimes getting even higher and hot that one needs to wear a short-sleeved T-shirt. There are a large day-night temperature gap, even sometimes exceeding 10℃ (50℉), so adjust the thickness of your clothes to cope with it.

No Much Rainfall

April in Hakata receives no much rainfall, averaging around 96mm (3.8 in) from about 10 rainy days. Most of rainfall is in the form of drizzle lasting for a short time with occasional claps of thunder, but it sometimes does rain heavily for half a day or even a whole day.

The relative humidity is roughly 65%, at a very ideal and healthy range for people.

Daylight Hours/ Sunshine Hours

Daylight lasts for approximately 13 hours on average per day with early sunrise at 5:30 - 6:06 and late sunset at 18:39 - 19:01. April sees more sunny periods, averaging 6-hour length of sunshine each day. 

Do note that the UV rays in April is strong with an average index of 8, especially during the period at 9:00 - 14:00.

Is Hakata worth visiting in April?

Kushida Shrine

Yes, April is one of the best periods to visit Hakata.

1. The temperate climate of Hakata in April is favorable for outdoor activities, 
2. Longer duration of daytime offers you more time to explore Hakata carefully. 
3. Abundant sunny days with blue skies make historic architectures and natural landscapes more charming.
4. The cherry blossom season in Hakata often last until early April, so if you plan to come here during this time of 2026, you can still enjoy them in these sites like Kushida Shrine, Reisen Park, Sanno Park and Maizuru Park.

Packing List for Hakata Trip in April

 Clothes: Because of the changeable temperature, onion-like dressing is advised. Long-sleeved T-shirts or hoodies are good choices as inner clothes, then paired with cardigans or thin jackets on top. Around sunny noon, you can take off the outer layer. Jeans and sweatpants are enough during this time.

 Footwear: Hakata boasts many worth-visiting attractions within walking distance, so comfortable sneakers should be your first option.

 Others: Pack UV-protective items like sunglasses, sun hats and sunscreen. It’s best to bring a parasol, protecting you from the intense sunlight and rain as well. There may be large amounts of pollen floating in the air, so people with allergic conditions should better wear facial masks.

Advice for Visiting Hakata in April

1. Early April receives more tourists enjoying cherry flowers and locals have a long vacation in late April, during which hotels and airline tickets are in high demand, so it’s advisable to make all reservations in advance.
2. Every year the blooming date of cherry blossoms varies with temperature, so flexibly arrange your travel itinerary based on the latest information. 
3. Sunny days in April are perfect for city walks, and the best place to go is Hakata Old Town Area, where Hakata Sennenmon Gate, Jotenji Temple, Tochoji Temple, Sumiyoshi Shrine, Hakata Machiya Folk Museum are all located within walking distance. Also, there are lots of stores offering Kimono rental service, so you can wear it wandering around the area to take exotic pictures. The next one is Sanno Park, an elegant Japanese-style garden adorned with imposing nemophila during early April and vibrant tulips from April to May. 
4. During rainy period or to avoid intense midday sunlight, it’s advisable to replace outdoor places with indoor ones such as Canal City Hakata, Kawabata Shopping Arcade and Fukuoka Asian Art Museum.

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

Hakata Weather by Month