Climate Insights for Kobe

Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
January
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
July
254 mm rain10 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kobe is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,708 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kobe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kobe is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.The climate in Kobe is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 67.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Kobe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kobe is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 37°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 3°FebMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 3°MarMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 7°AprMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 12°MayMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 17°JunMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 21°JulMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°AugMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 27°SepMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°OctMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°NovMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 10°DecMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 5°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 48°FAverage: 43°FMin: 37°FFebMax: 49°FAverage: 44°FMin: 37°FMarMax: 57°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FAprMax: 66°FAverage: 60°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 74°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FJunMax: 80°FAverage: 75°FMin: 70°FJulMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 90°FAverage: 84°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 67°FMin: 62°FNovMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FDecMax: 52°FAverage: 47°FMin: 41°F
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Temperatures in Kobe vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kobe vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 43°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 143mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 175mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 223mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 254mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 196mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 203mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 182mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 0mm
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0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 6.9inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 8.8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 10inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 7.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0in
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Kobe is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,708 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 142 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 254 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 48 mm. That's 206 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Kobe is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 67.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.6 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 10 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.9 in. That's 8.1 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
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Kobe is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kobe is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kobe based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kobe based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C37 °F
9 °C48 °F
10 km/h6 mph
48 mm1.9 in
1 cm1 in
Feb
3 °C37 °F
10 °C49 °F
10 km/h6 mph
61 mm2.4 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
7 °C44 °F
14 °C57 °F
10 km/h6 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C53 °F
19 °C66 °F
10 km/h6 mph
143 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C62 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h6 mph
175 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C70 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h5 mph
223 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C78 °F
31 °C87 °F
9 km/h5 mph
254 mm10 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C80 °F
32 °C90 °F
9 km/h6 mph
196 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C74 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h6 mph
203 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C62 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
182 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
10 °C50 °F
17 °C63 °F
9 km/h5 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
5 °C41 °F
11 °C52 °F
10 km/h6 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in