Kobe, Japan experiences average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Kobe, Japan Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Kobe, Japan. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Jun–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.7/10
Best: May, June, September, October, November
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 20°C / 13°C
Feels Like 20°C / 13°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 141 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 77%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 13°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 5 days
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Avg Low26°C
Rain14days
Coldest Month
2°C
January
Avg High9°C
Rain6days
Driest Month
5days
December
Avg High11°C
Avg Low5°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
February (Gusts 39)
Sea Temperature
10°C – 28°C
Warmest water: August (
28°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, July, August due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:47
Daylight 14.5h
Sunset 19:15
Live conditions—
Kobe on the map · live conditions
Kobe, Japan
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- City
- Kobe
- Population
- 1.5M
- Coordinates
- 34.69°, 135.18°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 10 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 14 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 11 days/mo
3/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 10°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 9°C / 2°C . Feb: 9°C / 2°C . Mar: 14°C / 6°C . Apr: 18°C / 11°C . May: 23°C / 16°C . Jun: 26°C / 20°C . Jul: 30°C / 25°C . Aug: 31°C / 26°C . Sep: 28°C / 23°C . Oct: 22°C / 16°C . Nov: 17°C / 10°C . Dec: 11°C / 5°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 47 mm. Feb: 60 mm. Mar: 103 mm. Apr: 142 mm. May: 174 mm. Jun: 220 mm. Jul: 252 mm. Aug: 193 mm. Sep: 201 mm. Oct: 180 mm. Nov: 68 mm. Dec: 49 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 74%. Feb: 73%. Mar: 73%. Apr: 74%. May: 76%. Jun: 81%. Jul: 84%. Aug: 80%. Sep: 80%. Oct: 77%. Nov: 77%. Dec: 75%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 15 km/h . Jul: 15 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 15 km/h . Oct: 15 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 17 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 9h. May: 9h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 7h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 12°C . Feb: 10°C . Mar: 11°C . Apr: 14°C . May: 18°C . Jun: 21°C . Jul: 27°C . Aug: 28°C . Sep: 28°C . Oct: 24°C . Nov: 20°C . Dec: 16°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 2 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 0 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 30 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 32°C | Aug · 31°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 1°C | Jan · 2°C |
| Wettest month | Oct 2025 · 241 mm | Jul · 252 mm |
| Windiest month | Feb 2025 · 19 km/h | Feb · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Wet August
Wet September best
Wet October best
Excellent November best
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 2°C | 5°C / -1°C | 6days (47 mm) Good | 7.6h Good | 74% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 9°C / 2°C | 6°C / -1°C | 7days (60 mm) Good | 8h Good | 73% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 14°C / 6°C | 11°C / 3°C | 10days (103 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 73% Muggy | 4.8 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| April | 18°C / 11°C | 18°C / 9°C | 10days (142 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 74% Muggy | 6 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 23°C / 16°C | 23°C / 16°C | 10days (174 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 76% Humid | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 26°C / 20°C | 29°C / 22°C | 13days (220 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 81% Humid | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 30°C / 25°C | 35°C / 29°C | 15days (252 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 84% Humid | 7.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 31°C / 26°C | 37°C / 31°C | 14days (193 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 80% Humid | 7.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 23°C | 32°C / 26°C | 14days (201 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 80% Humid | 6.2 High | Wet | View Details |
| October best | 22°C / 16°C | 23°C / 16°C | 11days (180 mm) Wet | 7.7h Good | 77% Humid | 4.6 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 17°C / 10°C | 15°C / 9°C | 7days (68 mm) Good | 7.7h Good | 77% Humid | 3.6 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 11°C / 5°C | 8°C / 2°C | 5days (49 mm) Good | 7.3h Good | 75% Muggy | 3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Kobe are May, June, September, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Kobe, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Kobe is August, with average daytime highs of 31°C (88°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Kobe is January, with average overnight lows of 2°C (36°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Kobe is July, averaging 252mm of precipitation across 15 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Kobe runs through July, August, September, June, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Kobe.
Kobe receives approximately 102 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is August with around 10 hours. Based on climate data for Kobe.
The least favorable months to visit Kobe are January, February, July, August, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, September, October, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Kobe is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Kobe is 77%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in July, August, September, October average 27°C (81°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Yes, Kobe receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 1 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 5 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Kobe are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 39 km/h / 24 mph).
Kobe averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 59%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Kobe is 13°C (55°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Kobe has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Kobe ranges from 13°C (55°F) to 20°C (68°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Kobe. It earns a climate score of 8/10 with Excellent.
For June in Kobe, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 26°C (79°F) and 13 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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