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Fukuoka, Japan

Sōbutsu

Sōbutsu is a locality in Fukuoka, Japan, 332 m above sea level. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now17°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population–
Local time18:35
33.52° N, 130.91° EElevation 332 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
The year in Sōbutsuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low20° / 12°
Rain this month94mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Sōbutsu at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

362 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

66 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 22 km

Weather in Sōbutsu

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
17°C

Rain · wind 15 km/h · humidity 100%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct20°17°7.2 mm
Mon26 Oct19°17°35.2 mm
Tue27 Oct18°11°2.7 mm
Wed28 Oct15°8°
Thu29 Oct17°7°1.7 mm
Fri30 Oct19°13°15.4 mm
Sat31 Oct17°10°
Sun1 Nov21°9°
Mon2 Nov16°9°9.2 mm
Tue3 Nov14°8°

When to go to Sōbutsu

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score292930656554454560796037
High6°8°11°17°22°25°28°29°25°20°14°9°
Low-1°0°3°8°13°17°21°22°18°12°6°1°
Rain (mm)7997147153192365362189207949366
Wet days9912101114181714887

What's on in Sōbutsu

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Sōbutsu

All monuments

Nature around Sōbutsu

Nature in Japan

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Sōbutsu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sōbutsu

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Kotō 2 km ↗2016 · 82 km
6.8Uki 1 km ↓2026 · 103 km
6.8Ikatagoshi 31 km ↙1968 · 122 km
6.6Maebaru-chūō 28 km ↑2005 · 79 km

Towns and villages around Sōbutsu

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Sōbutsu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sōbutsu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sōbutsu.
What is the hottest month in Sōbutsu?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Sōbutsu?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sōbutsu?
July is the wettest month with about 362 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.