What’s the climate like in Kōbe?
The current climate of Kōbe features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 9°C. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kōbe in recent years was 37°C in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 1°C in January 2021.
On average, Kōbe receives 1402 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The typhoon season in Kōbe runs from June to November.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Japan? Check out the weather and climate in places like Tokyo, Kyōto, Osaka, or have a look at other destinations in Japan.
Best time to visit Kōbe?
The best time to visit Kōbe for pleasant to warm weather is March through May, October and November. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Kōbe.
Climate Table of Kōbe
The climate table of Kōbe shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 9 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 12 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 48 | 37 | 97 | 117 | 135 | 162 | 238 | 176 | 174 | 109 | 58 | 51 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 21°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 9°C in January
- Precipitation: 1402 mm per year, averaging 117 mm per month
- Driest months: 37 mm in February, 48 mm in January and 51 mm in December
- Wettest months: 238 mm in July, 176 mm in August and 174 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Kōbe
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kōbe, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kōbe
This graph shows how much precipitation Kōbe, Japan, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kōbe
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kōbe, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kōbe
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kōbe, Japan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kōbe
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kōbe, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kōbe by Month
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