Kobe weather in April
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Kobe station (5 m above sea level).
- High
- 18.9°C (66°F)
- Low
- 11.4°C (53°F)
- Precipitation
- 100.6 mm
- Wet days
- 9.0 days
- Sunshine
- 195 hours
- Highs rise 5.4°C from March and climb another 4.7°C into May.
- That is 1.6°C below Kobe's yearly average high of 20.5°C.
- Of our 34 places with temperature records, Kobe is the 17th coldest in April: level with Yokohama and 0.9°C warmer than Tokyo Disney Resort.
- April is Kobe's 6th driest month (100.6 mm).
- Of our 35 places, Kobe has the 9th lowest precipitation in April: 1.3 mm less than Osaka and 1.7 mm more than Nara.
- Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 9.0 days, and 10 mm or more on 3.6 days.
- Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 0.7 days.
- The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 18.5 days, and 4.1 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
- On 15 April 2027 the sun rises at 5:29 and sets at 18:31 in Kobe, giving 13 hours 2 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).
- Average temperature
- 15.0°C (59°F)
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days of 25°C or more
- 0.5 days
Early, mid and late April
| Days | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 April | 17.2°C | 9.5°C | 36.1 mm |
| 11–20 April | 18.9°C | 11.5°C | 33.1 mm |
| 21–30 April | 20.5°C | 13.1°C | 31.4 mm |
By the last ten days of April the average high in Kobe is 3.3°C higher than in the first ten.
What to wear in Kobe in April
- Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
- A folding umbrella: rain falls on 9.0 days.
Pack
- Folding umbrella
Flowers and autumn colour in Kobe in April
Cherry blossom
The JMA's sample cherry tree in Kobe opens around 27 March and is in full bloom around 5 April in an average year (1991–2020). In 2026 it opened on 27 March and was in full bloom on 5 April.
Dates are for one sample tree at or near the JMA observatory, not for every park in the city.
Holidays and crowds in April
National holidays in April 2027:
- Thu 29 April — Showa Day
In April 2025, hotels and inns across Hyogo Prefecture were 60.2% full on average (8th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 189,190 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 62.7% in March and 61.4% in May.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Kobe in April?
The average high is 18.9°C (66°F) and the average low 11.4°C (53°F). 100.6 mm of rain falls on about 9.0 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
What should I wear in Kobe in April?
Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater. A folding umbrella: rain falls on 9.0 days.
Is Kobe busy in April?
In April 2025, hotels and inns across Hyogo Prefecture were 60.2% full on average (8th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 189,190 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).
What are the record temperatures for April in Kobe?
The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Kobe in April is 28.5°C (83°F), on 30 April 2005. The lowest is −0.6°C (31°F), on 11 April 1902.
What events are on in Kobe in April?
Atsumori Sakura 2026: Late March to mid-April. Sheep shearing at Rokko Farm: Early April, two days. Arima Sakura Festival: Cherry blossom season (April).
When do the cherry blossoms open in Kobe?
The JMA's sample cherry tree in Kobe opens around 27 March and is in full bloom around 5 April in an average year (1991–2020). In 2026 it opened on 27 March and was in full bloom on 5 April.
April records in Kobe
The extremes the JMA has measured in April at its Kobe station.
- Hottest April day
- 28.5°C (83°F) on 30 April 2005 (records since 1897)
- Coldest April night
- −0.6°C (31°F) on 11 April 1902 (records since 1897)
- Wettest April day
- 81.4 mm on 26 April 1933 (records since 1897)
What's on in Kobe in April
| Event | When | Where and what |
|---|---|---|
| Atsumori Sakura 2026敦盛桜 2026 | Late March to mid-April. 31 March – 11 April 2026. | Sumaura Park West Area and Suma Sanjo Yuen. A cherry blossom event at Sumaura Park. Official page |
| Sheep shearing at Rokko Farm六甲山牧場「羊の毛刈り」 | Early April, two days. 4–5 April 2026. | Rokko Farm, Rokko Mountain. A sheep shearing demonstration for visitors. Cancelled in rain; postponed to 11 and 12 April in that case. Official page |
| Arima Sakura Festival有馬さくらまつり | Cherry blossom season (April) | Arima River waterside park, Arima Onsen. Food stalls, live music and a dance by Arima geisha are held at the Arima River park during the festival. Official page |
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- Normals for 1991–2020: Kobe (神戸), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Ten-day normals for 1991–2020: Kobe (神戸) (平年値 旬ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Records for April: Kobe (神戸) (観測史上1〜10位の値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Sunrise and sunset by prefectural capital (各地のこよみ)National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
- Cherry blossom opening dates, 2021–2026 (さくらの開花日)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Cherry blossom full-bloom dates, 2021–2026 (さくらの満開日)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Yearly records of flowering and leaf colour since 1953 (生物季節観測累年値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- National holidays (国民の祝日について)Cabinet Office
- Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 final figures (宿泊旅行統計調査 2025年 年の確定値)Japan Tourism Agency
- Atsumori Sakura 2026 (敦盛桜 2026)Kobe Tourism Bureau (Feel KOBE)
- Sheep shearing at Rokko Farm (六甲山牧場「羊の毛刈り」)Kobe Tourism Bureau (Feel KOBE)
- Arima Sakura Festival (有馬さくらまつり)Kobe Tourism Bureau (Feel KOBE)