Kobe weather by month
2006-2025, 20 years of records · Not a forecast
Kobe is a harbor city on a narrow strip between the sea and Mt. Rokko, easy to explore on foot. Winters are mostly sunny, and the rainy season runs from early June to mid July. July is the wettest month and September can bring long rain too. Autumn color is good from mid November to mid December, especially in the second half of November. Kitano Ijinkan, Nankinmachi and Harborland are within walking distance. The slopes are steep, so flat shoes help, and it works as a day trip from Osaka or Kyoto.
May and October scored best when warmth and rain days were weighed together. Rain clustered in July (up to 11 rain days) and fell to 4 rain days in January.
Each month in a line
| January | properly cold | 10° / 4° |
|---|---|---|
| February | chilly, occasional rain | 10° / 4° |
| March | crisp and chilly, occasional rain | 14° / 7° |
| April | cool, frequent rain | 19° / 12° |
| MayGood | comfortably warm, occasional rain | 24° / 17° |
| June | warm, frequent rain | 27° / 21° |
| July | properly hot | 31° / 25° |
| August | very hot, occasional rain | 33° / 27° |
| September | properly hot, frequent rain | 29° / 23° |
| OctoberGood | comfortably warm, rain here and there | 24° / 17° |
| November | cool, rain here and there | 18° / 12° |
| December | crisp and chilly, occasional rain | 12° / 6° |
The 12 months in numbers
The warmest month, August (33°C), and the coldest, January (10°C), were 23°C apart.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Humidity | Clear days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | 4° | 4 days | 35mm | 71% | 7 days |
| February | 10° | 4° | 6 days | 57mm | 69% | 5 days |
| March | 14° | 7° | 9 days | 102mm | 67% | 7 days |
| April | 19° | 12° | 9 days | 112mm | 67% | 7 days |
| May | 24° | 17° | 9 days | 149mm | 69% | 4 days |
| June | 27° | 21° | 10 days | 191mm | 75% | 2 days |
| July | 31° | 25° | 11 days | 214mm | 78% | 4 days |
| August | 33° | 27° | 7 days | 129mm | 74% | 7 days |
| September | 29° | 23° | 9 days | 152mm | 74% | 5 days |
| October | 24° | 17° | 8 days | 110mm | 72% | 8 days |
| November | 18° | 12° | 6 days | 63mm | 72% | 8 days |
| December | 12° | 6° | 6 days | 48mm | 71% | 8 days |
Enter your dates to see how that stretch went in each of the past 20 years.
Common questions
When is the best time to visit Kobe?
May and October scored best when warmth and rain days were weighed together. Rain clustered in July (up to 11 rain days) and fell to 4 rain days in January.
Which month is driest in Kobe?
January. Over 2006-2025 it averaged 4 rain days and 35 mm of rain.
Which month is warmest in Kobe?
August, with highs averaging 33°C and lows 27°C. The warmest month, August (33°C), and the coldest, January (10°C), were 23°C apart.