Fukuoka, Japan
Arate
Arate is a locality in Fukuoka, Japan, close to the sea. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now23°C
Best timeMay · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time05:03
33.88° N, 130.82° EElevation 30 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code805-0001October: high / low21° / 16°
Rain this month86mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay · Oct–Nov
Best: May · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Arate at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:29 · 17:3411 h 05 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 16:40Next holiday3 NovemberCulture DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Oct–Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in August
Coolest month4°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
340 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
70 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
August
Monuments nearby6+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Arate
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 92%
Today25 Oct24°21°39.8 mm
Mon26 Oct23°20°64.1 mm
Tue27 Oct22°19°
Wed28 Oct19°16°
Thu29 Oct20°15°1 mm
Fri30 Oct22°17°9.3 mm
Sat31 Oct21°15°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov17°14°
Mon2 Nov18°14°21.5 mm
Tue3 Nov18°16°0.5 mm
When to go to Arate
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 30 | 36 | 66 | 67 | 57 | 46 | 44 | 58 | 80 | 69 | 41 |
| High | 8° | 9° | 12° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 30° | 26° | 21° | 16° | 11° |
| Low | 4° | 4° | 7° | 11° | 15° | 20° | 24° | 25° | 21° | 16° | 11° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 83 | 95 | 136 | 150 | 173 | 313 | 340 | 168 | 203 | 86 | 92 | 70 |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Sea | 16° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 20° | 18° |
What's on in Arate
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Arate
Nature around Arate
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Arate
Earthquakes around Arate
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195046magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record63within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Kotō 2 km ↗2016 · 122 km
6.8Uki 1 km ↓2026 · 142 km
6.8Ikatagoshi 31 km ↙1968 · 146 km
6.6Maebaru-chūō 28 km ↑2005 · 64 km
Towns and villages around Arate
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Edamitsu0.4 kmTakamine0.6 kmŌmiyamachi0.6 kmMarumachi0.7 kmShiinokichō0.7 kmMiyatamachi0.8 kmNishiōtani0.8 kmHinode1 kmMakiyama1 kmOkidai1 kmSugawara1.1 kmHatsunechō1.1 kmHigashiōtani1.2 kmKannonjichō1.2 kmShirakawamachi1.2 kmAsō1.3 kmShōzumachi1.3 kmShioimachi1.4 kmNakahonmachi1.4 kmTenraiji1.5 kmSuwa1.5 kmYomiya1.5 kmNishi-sayagatanimachi1.5 kmGinza1.6 kmMinami-torihatamachi1.6 kmSannō1.7 kmFukuryūgi1.7 kmSaiwaimachi1.8 kmMeijimachi1.8 kmHigashi-sayagatanimachi1.8 kmSenbō1.8 kmHigashida1.9 kmMotomiyamachi1.9 kmShin’ike1.9 kmTenjin1.9 kmKukinohama2 kmKoshiba2.1 kmSawami2.1 kmKamihonmachi2.1 kmIchieda2.1 kmFurumae2.1 kmKonpirachō2.1 kmKawashiro2.1 kmSensuichō2.1 kmChūō2.2 kmHonmachi2.2 kmHarunomachi2.3 kmŌkura2.3 kmTsuchitorimachi2.3 kmSutara2.3 kmSuehiromachi2.4 kmTobihatachō2.4 kmTakami2.4 kmKukinoumi-chūō2.4 kmWadamachi2.5 kmNakagawamachi2.5 kmŌikemachi2.6 kmIwaimachi2.6 kmHigashiyama2.6 kmHigashi-maruyamamachi2.6 kmHakusan2.6 kmHamamachi2.6 kmYamatemachi2.7 kmSakaigawa2.7 kmKawabuchimachi2.7 kmHachiōjimachi2.7 kmNishimaruyamamachi2.7 kmIbori2.7 kmHigashitetsumachi2.8 kmNakabarunishi2.8 kmShōwa2.8 kmHagoromomachi2.8 kmŌidomachi2.8 kmNakai2.8 kmOgura2.8 kmTenjinmachi2.9 kmKitahama2.9 kmŌtani2.9 kmNakabaru-shinmachi2.9 kmMiyanomachi3 km
Postal code
805-0001
Places near Arate
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Arate?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Arate.
What is the hottest month in Arate?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Arate?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Arate?
July is the wettest month with about 340 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Arate?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Arate?
The postal code of Arate is 805-0001.