Climate of Kōbe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Point-value climate at Kōbe (Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan). Population approximately 1,528,478.
Located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, Kōbe has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 1,528,478. Monthly average temperatures range from 5.2°C / 41.4°F in January to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in August, with rainfall varying from 37 mm / 1.5 in (December) to 214 mm / 8.4 in (June) — about 1328 mm / 52.3 in across the year. Kōbe is the capital of Hyōgo Prefecture. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kōbe's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2°C41.4°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| February | 5.2°C41.4°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| March | 8.2°C46.8°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| April | 13.9°C57°F | 132 mm5.2″ | — |
| May | 18.5°C65.3°F | 141 mm5.6″ | — |
| June | 22.3°C72.1°F | 214 mm8.4″ | — |
| July | 26.3°C79.3°F | 156 mm6.1″ | — |
| August | 27.6°C81.7°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| September | 23.8°C74.8°F | 179 mm7″ | — |
| October | 18°C64.4°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| November | 12.6°C54.7°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| December | 7.7°C45.9°F | 37 mm1.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kōbe?
Kōbe does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kōbe's warmest month is August at an average of 27.6°C / 81.7°F, and its driest month is December with about 37 mm / 1.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kōbe?
Kōbe, in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 5.2°C / 41.4°F in January to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1328 mm / 52.3 in, with the wettest month being June (214 mm / 8.4 in) and the driest December (37 mm / 1.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Kōbe in August?
The average temperature in Kōbe in August is 27.6°C / 81.7°F, with rainfall of about 94 mm / 3.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kōbe?
The driest month in Kōbe is December, with about 37 mm / 1.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 7.7°C / 45.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Kōbe?
The wettest month in Kōbe is June, with approximately 214 mm / 8.4 in of average monthly rainfall.