Our verdict
The best time to visit Kobe is October-November
During the warmer months, temperatures in Kobe can rise to a maximum of 32℃ (90℉). The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as 1℃ (34℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Kobe when the days are longest, you should visit in August. July sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in January instead.
Keep reading to find out more detailed information about the seasons and climate in Kobe, as well as our favourite tools to help you find the best options for transport, accommodation, and much more.
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Kobe seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Kobe as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Kobe is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Kobe
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Kobe for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Kobe climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Kobe for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Kobe in January
- Average temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kobe in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Kobe in February
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kobe in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Kobe in March
- Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kobe in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Kobe in April
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kobe in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Kobe in May
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 63mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kobe in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Kobe in June
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kobe in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Kobe in July
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 104mm (4") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kobe in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Kobe in August
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 97mm (4") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kobe in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Kobe in September
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 95mm (4") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kobe in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Kobe in October
- Average temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 86mm (3") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kobe in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Kobe in November
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kobe in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Kobe in December
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 16 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kobe in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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