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The red Kobe Port Tower and nearby buildings on the waterfront at Meriken Park in Kobe with the city skyline behind

Photo: Kobe Kobe Port Tower & Maritime Museum 3.jpg by Zairon (CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped), via Wikimedia Commons.

Kobe weather by month: temperature, rain and what to wear

Kobe's average high runs from 9.4°C (49°F) in January to 32.2°C (90°F) in August (JMA, 1991–2020). The wettest month is July (187.9 mm) and the driest is January (38.4 mm).

When to go to Kobe, by the numbers

  • Months with average highs between 15°C and 25°C and fewer than 10 wet days: April, May, October and November.
  • Fewest wet days: January (4.7 days).
  • Quietest hotels in 2025 (Hyogo Prefecture): January (52.9%), February (57.4%) and June (59.0%).
  • Busiest hotels in 2025 (Hyogo Prefecture): November (66.6%), October (65.5%) and August (64.7%).
  • Plum blossom: around 6 February on average.
  • Cherry blossom: around 27 March on average.
  • Hydrangea: around 8 June on average.
  • Autumn leaves (maple): around 1 December on average.
  • Ginkgo turns yellow: around 13 November on average.

What to wear in Kobe, month by month

Kobe: our clothing level for each month (from the JMA's averages)
MonthLevelAverage highWet days
JanuaryCold9.4°C4.7 days
FebruaryChilly10.1°C6.0 days
MarchChilly13.5°C8.9 days
AprilCool18.9°C9.0 days
MayMild23.6°C9.1 days
JuneWarm26.7°C10.7 days
JulyHot30.4°C10.0 days
AugustHot32.2°C6.5 days
SeptemberWarm28.8°C9.3 days
OctoberMild23.2°C7.8 days
NovemberCool17.5°C5.6 days
DecemberChilly12.0°C5.7 days

How busy Kobe is, month by month

How full hotels across Hyogo Prefecture were, month by month in 2025 (%)

Average room occupancy for all hotels and inns (Japan Tourism Agency).

  1. Jan52.9%
  2. Feb57.4%
  3. Mar62.7%
  4. Apr60.2%
  5. May61.4%
  6. Jun59.0%
  7. Jul60.0%
  8. Aug64.7%
  9. Sep61.1%
  10. Oct65.5%
  11. Nov66.6%
  12. Dec60.3%

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kobe?

Months with average highs between 15°C and 25°C and fewer than 10 wet days: April, May, October and November. Fewest wet days: January (4.7 days).

What is the hottest month in Kobe?

August has the highest average high, 32.2°C (90°F). January has the lowest, 9.4°C (49°F) (JMA, 1991–2020).

What is the rainiest month in Kobe?

July has the most precipitation (187.9 mm), and June has the most wet days (10.7 days) (JMA, 1991–2020).

Kobe weather month by month

Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Kobe station (5 m above sea level). Months with their own page are linked; the others follow.

Kobe by month: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
MonthHighLowPrecipitationWet daysSunshine
January9.4°C3.1°C38.4 mm4.7 days146 hours
February10.1°C3.4°C55.6 mm6.0 days142 hours
March13.5°C6.3°C94.2 mm8.9 days176 hours
April18.9°C11.4°C100.6 mm9.0 days195 hours
May23.6°C16.5°C134.7 mm9.1 days203 hours
June26.7°C20.6°C176.7 mm10.7 days164 hours
July30.4°C24.7°C187.9 mm10.0 days189 hours
August32.2°C26.1°C103.4 mm6.5 days230 hours
September28.8°C22.6°C157.2 mm9.3 days164 hours
October23.2°C16.7°C118.0 mm7.8 days170 hours
November17.5°C10.9°C62.4 mm5.6 days152 hours
December12.0°C5.7°C48.7 mm5.7 days153 hours
Average high in Kobe, month by month (°C)
  1. Jan9.4°C
  2. Feb10.1°C
  3. Mar13.5°C
  4. Apr18.9°C
  5. May23.6°C
  6. Jun26.7°C
  7. Jul30.4°C
  8. Aug32.2°C
  9. Sep28.8°C
  10. Oct23.2°C
  11. Nov17.5°C
  12. Dec12.0°C

Events in Kobe through the year

Events in Kobe: dates from each organizer's official page
EventMonthWhen
Arima Onsen Irizomeshiki有馬温泉入初式JanNew Year (January) Official page
Rokko City Marathon (34th)第34回六甲シティマラソン大会JanLate January. 24 January 2027. Official page
Kobe Luminarie (32nd)神戸ルミナリエJan and FebLate January to early February. 29 January – 7 February 2027. Official page
Nankinmachi Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)南京町春節祭FebAround Lunar New Year, in February. 7–14 February 2027. Official page
Koshiki Tsuinashiki, Nagata Shrine古式 追儺式FebFebruary (Setsubun) Official page
Atsumori Sakura 2026敦盛桜 2026Mar and AprLate March to mid-April. 31 March – 11 April 2026. Official page
Sheep shearing at Rokko Farm六甲山牧場「羊の毛刈り」AprEarly April, two days. 4–5 April 2026. Official page
Arima Sakura Festival有馬さくらまつりAprCherry blossom season (April) Official page
Kobe Marathon神戸マラソンNovMid-November (planned for 15 November 2026) Official page
Arima Grand Tea Ceremony (Omotesenke)豊公を偲ぶ 有馬大茶会Nov2 and 3 November (Culture Day) 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NovLate November, one week. 24–30 November 2026. 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）Nov and DecEarly November to early December. 7 November – 6 December 2026. Official page
Kobe Meriken Christmas神戸メリケンクリスマスDecLate December, six days (20-25 December in 2025) Official page

Related items

Kobe in JanuaryColdA winter coat over layers, and a scarf.High9.4°CLow3.1°CPrecipitation38.4 mmWet days4.7 daysKobe in FebruaryChillyA warm jacket or light coat over a sweater.High10.1°CLow3.4°CPrecipitation55.6 mmWet days6.0 daysKobe in MarchChillyA warm jacket or light coat over a sweater.High13.5°CLow6.3°CPrecipitation94.2 mmWet days8.9 daysKobe in AprilCoolLong sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.High18.9°CLow11.4°CPrecipitation100.6 mmWet days9.0 days

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Sources for this page

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  1. Normals for 1991–2020: Kobe (神戸), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  2. Normals for 1991–2020: Kobe (神戸), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  3. 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
  4. Biological season observations (生物季節観測の情報)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  5. Yearly records of flowering and leaf colour since 1953 (生物季節観測累年値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  6. Arima Onsen Irizomeshiki (有馬温泉入初式)Kobe Tourism Bureau (Feel KOBE)
  7. Rokko City Marathon (34th) (第34回六甲シティマラソン大会)Kobe Tourism Bureau (Feel KOBE)
  8. Kobe Luminarie (32nd) (神戸ルミナリエ)Kobe Luminarie Organizing Committee
  9. Nankinmachi Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) (南京町春節祭)Nankinmachi Shopping Street Promotion Association
  10. Atsumori Sakura 2026 (敦盛桜 2026)Kobe Tourism Bureau (Feel KOBE)
  11. Sheep shearing at Rokko Farm (六甲山牧場「羊の毛刈り」)Kobe Tourism Bureau (Feel KOBE)
  12. Kobe Marathon (神戸マラソン)City of Kobe
  13. Arima Grand Tea Ceremony (Omotesenke) (豊公を偲ぶ 有馬大茶会)Arima Onsen Tourism Association
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. Kobe Meriken Christmas (神戸メリケンクリスマス)Feel KOBE (Kobe Tourism Bureau)