Kobe Weather
Kobe weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct and Nov.
Kobe current weather
Kobe now (local time 16:30)
19°C
Drizzle
- Feels like
- 19°
- Humidity
- 89%
- Wind
- 14 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
15° – 26°C
Rain likely on 2 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Kobe 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌧️
21°
19°
💧100%
Mon
10/5
🌧️
21°
19°
💧41%
Tue
10/6
☁️
24°
19°
💧38%
Wed
10/7
☀️
23°
16°
💧2%
Thu
10/8
☀️
24°
15°
💧4%
Fri
10/9
☀️
26°
18°
💧12%
Sat
10/10
☀️
24°
19°
💧27%
Sun
10/11
☀️
25°
18°
💧14%
Mon
10/12
☀️
25°
17°
💧17%
Tue
10/13
🌤️
24°
18°
💧41%
Wed
10/14
🌤️
25°
18°
💧38%
Thu
10/15
☀️
26°
20°
💧24%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
26°
21°
💧16%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
24°
21°
💧25%
Best time to visit Kobe
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kobe are Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct and Nov. The hottest month is August (average high 31°C) and the coldest is January (average low 3°C).
Kobe climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°C | 3°C | 52 mm | 73% | -11°C |
| Feb | 10°C | 3°C | 71 mm | 72% | -11°C |
| MarBest | 14°C | 7°C | 121 mm | 73% | -10°C |
| AprBest | 18°C | 11°C | 169 mm | 74% | -9°C |
| May | 22°C | 15°C | 242 mm | 78% | -8°C |
| Jun | 25°C | 20°C | 245 mm | 84% | -6°C |
| Jul | 29°C | 24°C | 302 mm | 87% | -3°C |
| Aug | 31°C | 26°C | 216 mm | 84% | -1°C |
| SepBest | 28°C | 23°C | 174 mm | 80% | -2°C |
| OctBest | 22°C | 16°C | 153 mm | 75% | -7°C |
| NovBest | 17°C | 11°C | 110 mm | 73% | -8°C |
| Dec | 11°C | 5°C | 32 mm | 70% | -11°C |
Data: Open-Meteo historical weather, 2020–2024 averages (ERA5); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Kobe weather month by month: what to wear
Kobe in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Kobe is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C, around 153 mm of rain (wet) and 75% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kobe in NovemberBest month
November in Kobe is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C, around 110 mm of rain (some rain) and 73% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Kobe in December
December in Kobe is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C, around 32 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 70% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Kobe in January
January in Kobe is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C, around 52 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 73% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Kobe in February
February in Kobe is cold: average highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C, around 71 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 72% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Kobe in MarchBest month
March in Kobe is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C, around 121 mm of rain (some rain) and 73% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Kobe in AprilBest month
April in Kobe is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C, around 169 mm of rain (wet) and 74% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kobe in May
May in Kobe is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C, around 242 mm of rain (wet) and 78% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kobe in June
June in Kobe is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C, around 245 mm of rain (wet) and 84% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kobe in July
July in Kobe is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C, around 302 mm of rain (very wet) and 87% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kobe in August
August in Kobe is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C, around 216 mm of rain (wet) and 84% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kobe in SeptemberBest month
September in Kobe is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C, around 174 mm of rain (wet) and 80% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Kobe?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kobe are Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct and Nov. The hottest month is August (average high 31°C) and the coldest is January (average low 3°C).
›What's the weather like in Kobe in October, and what should I wear?
October in Kobe is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C, around 153 mm of rain (wet) and 75% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
›What's the weather like in Kobe in November, and what should I wear?
November in Kobe is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C, around 110 mm of rain (some rain) and 73% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
›When is the rainy season in Kobe?
Kobe is wettest in July, with about 302 mm on average, and driest in December, with about 32 mm.
›How cold does Kobe get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 9°C by day and 3°C at night. Early mornings get close to freezing; snow is occasional.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: August; coldest: January.