Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kobe Climate
Kobe is a city in Japan (13) with a population of about 1,525,152. Its average annual temperature is 14.8°C (59°F), with roughly 1409 mm of rain per year.
14.8°C
Avg Temp
1409
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kobe Climate
Kobe has an average annual temperature of 14.8°C (59°F) and receives about 1409 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.8°C
Avg Temp
1409
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 39° | 47 mm |
| February | 4° / 40° | 61 mm |
| March | 7° / 45° | 99 mm |
| April | 13° / 55° | 138 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 147 mm |
| June | 21° / 71° | 222 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 171 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 110 mm |
| September | 23° / 73° | 190 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 113 mm |
| November | 12° / 53° | 72 mm |
| December | 7° / 44° | 39 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kobe
The most comfortable months to visit Kobe are typically October, May and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 0°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kobe are typically October, May and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kobe, Japan has an average annual temperature of 14.8°C and about 1409 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Kobe average about 31°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.