When is the best time to go to Kōbe
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kōbe, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Kōbe
Kōbe weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kōbe are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 50mm | 4.5hrs | 11hrs | 17°C |
The climate in Kōbe during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kōbe.
January is in the winter in Kōbe and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kōbe with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 64mm | 4.5hrs | 11.8hrs | 16°C |
February in Kōbe is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kōbe for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Kōbe and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kōbe with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 101mm | 5.3hrs | 12.8hrs | 16°C |
The weather in March in Kōbe is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kōbe for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Kōbe and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kōbe with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 137mm | 6hrs | 13.9hrs | 17°C |
Kōbe's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kōbe for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Kōbe and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kōbe with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 146mm | 6.6hrs | 14.8hrs | 19°C |
May is a wet month in Kōbe and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kōbe, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Kōbe and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kōbe with around 146mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 226mm | 5.1hrs | 11hrs | 23°C |
Warm, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Kōbe during the month of June
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kōbe.
June is in the summer in Kōbe and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kōbe with around 226mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 181mm | 5.8hrs | 11.8hrs | 26°C |
July in Kōbe is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kōbe, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Kōbe and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kōbe with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 112mm | 6.7hrs | 12.8hrs | 28°C |
The weather in August in Kōbe is characteristically hot, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kōbe for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Kōbe and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kōbe with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 187mm | 5hrs | 13.9hrs | 26°C |
Kōbe's weather in September is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kōbe, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kōbe and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kōbe with around 187mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 110mm | 5.3hrs | 14.8hrs | 24°C |
October is a damp month in Kōbe and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kōbe, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kōbe and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kōbe with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 71mm | 4.8hrs | 11hrs | 21°C |
The climate in Kōbe during November can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kōbe.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kōbe and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kōbe with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 39mm | 4.6hrs | 11.8hrs | 19°C |
December in Kōbe is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kōbe.
December is in the winter in Kōbe and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kōbe with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kōbe weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 39mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 6.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6.5°C 43.7°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 226mm 8.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27.7°C 81.9°F |
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