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Kobe weather in November
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Kobe station (5 m above sea level).
- High
- 17.5°C (64°F)
- Low
- 10.9°C (52°F)
- Precipitation
- 62.4 mm
- Wet days
- 5.6 days
- Sunshine
- 152 hours
- Highs fall 5.7°C from October and drop another 5.5°C into December.
- That is 3.0°C below Kobe's yearly average high of 20.5°C.
- Of our 34 places with temperature records, Kobe is the 11th warmest in November: 0.2°C cooler than Hiroshima and 0.2°C warmer than Kyoto.
- November is Kobe's 4th driest month (62.4 mm).
- Of our 35 places, Kobe has the 4th lowest precipitation in November: 1.5 mm less than Kusatsu Onsen and 3.7 mm more than Sendai.
- Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 5.6 days, and 10 mm or more on 2.2 days.
- The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 18.6 days, and 3.3 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
- On 15 November 2026 the sun rises at 6:33 and sets at 16:55 in Kobe, giving 10 hours 22 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).
- Average temperature
- 14.2°C (58°F)
- Humidity
- 63%
Early, mid and late November
| Days | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 November | 19.6°C | 12.8°C | 18.9 mm |
| 11–20 November | 17.3°C | 10.9°C | 26.3 mm |
| 21–30 November | 15.6°C | 9.0°C | 17.3 mm |
By the last ten days of November the average high in Kobe is 4.0°C lower than in the first ten.
By ten-day totals, 11–20 November is the wettest (26.3 mm) and 21–30 November the driest (17.3 mm).
What to wear in Kobe in November
- Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
- A folding umbrella: rain falls on 5.6 days.
Pack
- Folding umbrella
Flowers and autumn colour in Kobe in November
Ginkgo turns yellow
The JMA's sample ginkgo in Kobe turns yellow around 13 November and has lost most of its leaves by 24 November in an average year (1991–2020). In 2025: 21 November.
Dates are for one sample tree at or near the JMA observatory, not for every park in the city.
Holidays and crowds in November
National holidays in November 2026:
- Tue 3 November — Culture Day
- Mon 23 November — Labor Thanksgiving Day
- Sat 21 November to Mon 23 November: 3 days off in a row
In November 2025, hotels and inns across Hyogo Prefecture were 66.6% full on average (the busiest month of the year). Foreign guests spent 189,400 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 65.5% in October and 60.3% in December.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Kobe in November?
The average high is 17.5°C (64°F) and the average low 10.9°C (52°F). 62.4 mm of rain falls on about 5.6 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
What should I wear in Kobe in November?
Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater. A folding umbrella: rain falls on 5.6 days.
Is Kobe busy in November?
In November 2025, hotels and inns across Hyogo Prefecture were 66.6% full on average (the busiest month of the year). Foreign guests spent 189,400 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).
What are the record temperatures for November in Kobe?
The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Kobe in November is 26.3°C (79°F), on 5 November 2023. The lowest is −0.2°C (32°F), on 30 November 1970.
What events are on in Kobe in November?
Kobe Marathon: Mid-November (planned for 15 November 2026). Arima Grand Tea Ceremony (Omotesenke): 2 and 3 November (Culture Day). Anyoin Garden autumn special opening, Taisanji: Late November, one week. Momiji Viewing and Lumiere 2026, Suma Rikyu Park: Early November to early December.
When do ginkgo trees turn yellow in Kobe?
The JMA's sample ginkgo in Kobe turns yellow around 13 November and has lost most of its leaves by 24 November in an average year (1991–2020). In 2025: 21 November.
November records in Kobe
The extremes the JMA has measured in November at its Kobe station.
- Hottest November day
- 26.3°C (79°F) on 5 November 2023 (records since 1897)
- Coldest November night
- −0.2°C (32°F) on 30 November 1970 (records since 1897)
- Wettest November day
- 76.3 mm on 17 November 1900 (records since 1897)
What's on in Kobe in November
| Event | When | Where and what |
|---|---|---|
| Kobe Marathon神戸マラソン | Mid-November (planned for 15 November 2026) | Course from Kobe City Hall to Akashi (Okura Beach turnaround), finishing at Kobe Harborland. A marathon organised by Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City and the Hyogo Athletics Association. The official notice says the date is planned (予定); roads along the course are normally restricted on race day. Official page |
| Arima Grand Tea Ceremony (Omotesenke)豊公を偲ぶ 有馬大茶会 | 2 and 3 November (Culture Day) | Arima Onsen (Zenpukuji, Arima Grand Hotel, Zuihoji Park). A tea ceremony in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. A tea offering rite is held at Zenpukuji on 2 November at 10:30. Tea tickets 5,000 yen in advance; side-room seats are by reservation after buying a ticket. Official page |
| Anyoin Garden autumn special opening, Taisanji国指定名勝『安養院庭園』の秋季特別公開 | Late November, one week. 24–30 November 2026. | Taisanji Anyoin, Nishi Ward, Kobe. The Anyoin dry landscape garden at Taisanji is opened to visitors during the autumn leaf season. Open 10:00 to 16:00; admission 300 yen; no advance application. Official page |
| Momiji Viewing and Lumiere 2026, Suma Rikyu Parkもみじ観賞会＆ルミエール2026（須磨離宮公園） | Early November to early December. 7 November – 6 December 2026. | Suma Rikyu Park: maple path and Japanese garden in the botanical garden area, and the fountain square in the main garden area. Maple viewing in the botanical garden area and a lighting display (Lumiere) in the main garden area. Open 9:00 to 17:00 (last entry 16:30). Open until 20:00 (last entry 19:30) on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; also open on Thursday 19 and 26 November. Official page |
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- Normals for 1991–2020: Kobe (神戸), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- 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 November: 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)
- Ginkgo leaves turning yellow, 2025–2026 (いちょうの黄葉日)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
- Kobe Marathon (神戸マラソン)City of Kobe
- Arima Grand Tea Ceremony (Omotesenke) (豊公を偲ぶ 有馬大茶会)Arima Onsen Tourism Association
- Anyoin Garden autumn special opening, Taisanji (国指定名勝『安養院庭園』の秋季特別公開)Kobe Tourism Bureau (Feel KOBE)
- Momiji Viewing and Lumiere 2026, Suma Rikyu Park (もみじ観賞会＆ルミエール2026（須磨離宮公園）)Kobe Municipal Parks and Greenery Association