AI-generatedKobe at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,130 h
- Rain a year
- 1,485 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 35 m
Climate in Kobe
Kobe has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year, Kobe is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:0417:26
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:48–06:38 · evening 16:52–17:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:38–05:48 · evening 17:42–17:51
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Kobe in October?
In October, Kobe is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 160 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kobe.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:04 – 17:26
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+9Asia/Tokyo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Kobe
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.4 – 24.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kobe ranges from 12.1 °C in February to 27.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 26.4 and 28.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.5° | 10.8° | 17.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 12.1° | 9.0° | 17.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 12.7° | 10.2° | 17.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.8° | 13.0° | 18.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.8° | 16.9° | 18.9° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.4° | 20.7° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.0° | 24.1° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 27.1° | 26.4° | 28.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.2° | 25.1° | 27.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 23.3° | 22.4° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 19.8° | 19.2° | 20.4° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.4° | 14.7° | 18.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Kobe
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.6 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Kobe, 49 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Kobe
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Kobe: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kobe has about 10 rainy days with 160 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kobe
How breezy and how cloudy Kobe is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kobe typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Kobe: variable cloud, with about 5.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Kobe
How often the day gets hot in Kobe (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Kobe has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kobe
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 108 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 30 | 8° | 2° | 13.5° | 5.0 h | 8 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 34 | 9° | 2° | 12.1° | 5.3 h | 8 | 66 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 13° | 5° | 12.7° | 5.9 h | 11 | 106 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 17° | 10° | 14.8° | 6.6 h | 11 | 114 |
| MayMay | 78 | 22° | 15° | 17.8° | 6.8 h | 11 | 142 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 25° | 19° | 21.4° | 5.2 h | 13 | 197 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 28° | 24° | 25.0° | 6.1 h | 13 | 187 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 30° | 25° | 27.1° | 7.4 h | 11 | 126 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 27° | 22° | 26.2° | 5.6 h | 12 | 175 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 22° | 16° | 23.3° | 5.6 h | 10 | 160 |
| NovemberNov | 70 | 16° | 10° | 19.8° | 5.4 h | 8 | 87 |
| DecemberDec | 42 | 11° | 5° | 16.4° | 5.1 h | 8 | 64 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
34.69° N, 135.18° E · 35 m · Asia/Tokyo
Best time to visit Kobe
The best time to visit Kobe is from April to November. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from October to November. Rain is most frequent from June to July and in September; the wettest month is June with 197 mm.
Kobe through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kobe in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–22 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Kobe in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25–30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Kobe in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Kobe in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–11 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kobe for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kobe
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to Kobe (score 75 and 78). Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 5 °C cooler in May. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 75 | 78better |
| Day high | 22° | 22° |
| Night low | 16° | 15° |
| Sea | 23.3° | 17.8° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 160 mm | 142 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 4 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Jul, Sep
12 or more rainy days
Kobe month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January8° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In January, Kobe is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kobe.
Kobe in January34February9° · Sea 12° · 5 h
In February, Kobe is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kobe.
Kobe in February48March13° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In March, Kobe is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Kobe.
Kobe in March74April17° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In April, Kobe is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Kobe.
Kobe in April78May22° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In May, Kobe is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 142 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kobe.
Kobe in May67June25° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In June, Kobe is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 197 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Kobe.
Kobe in June63July28° · Sea 25° · 6 h
In July, Kobe is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 187 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kobe.
Kobe in July64August30° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In August, Kobe is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 126 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kobe.
Kobe in August71September27° · Sea 26° · 6 h
In September, Kobe is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 175 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kobe.
Kobe in September75October22° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In October, Kobe is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 160 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kobe.
Kobe in October70November16° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In November, Kobe is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Kobe.
Kobe in November42December11° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In December, Kobe is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Kobe.
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Kobe vs. Osaka
In October the holiday weather in Kobe and Osaka is about equally good (score 75 vs. 75). During the day it is about as warm in Osaka as in Kobe. Osaka gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Kobe | Osaka |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 75 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 23° | – |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Nov | Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
Japan in October: the best places
In October, Kobe ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hiroshima22°23°81
- 2Fukuoka22°23°81
- 3Nagasaki23°24°81
- 4Kumamoto23°23°80
- 5Kitakyūshū22°23°79
- 6Okayama22°24°78
- 7Kagoshima24°26°77
- 8KobeThis page22°23°75
Planning a trip to Kobe
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kobe in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kobe has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 36
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 55 min
- Distance
- 9,500 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Kobe lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Kobe
When is the best time to visit Kobe?
The best time to visit Kobe is from April to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kobe?
The sea temperature in Kobe ranges from 12.1 °C in February to 27.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Kobe in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Kobe?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Kobe?
Rain is most frequent from June to July and in September; the wettest month is June with 197 mm. The driest month is January with 60 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kobe get?
Kobe gets around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.4 hours a day; in January there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Kobe in?
Kobe uses the time zone Asia/Tokyo, at UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kobe?
A nonstop flight from London to Kobe takes about 11 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,500 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Kobe?
Kobe lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Kobe?
Kobe has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 76, Summer holidays 64, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 36.
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