Climate Insights for Kobe
Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
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
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
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
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.