When is the best time to go to Kobe?

When is the best time to go to Kobe? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Kobe are April, May, June, August, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are July and September
  • The best months for swimming are July, August and September


Annual weather in Kobe

For full information about the climate and weather in Kobe a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 41°F/49°F
3.3in
February 41°F/50°F
3.1in
March 47°F/58°F
4.4in
April 54°F/65°F
4.6in
May 63°F/74°F
5.5in
June 70°F/79°F
7.5in
July 77°F/86°F
11.3in
August 79°F/90°F
8.9in
September 72°F/83°F
10.7in
October 63°F/74°F
7.5in
November 54°F/63°F
3.9in
December 45°F/52°F
3.7in


Weather and climate in Kobe

Kobe enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Kobe is 68°F (ranging from 49°F in january to 90°F in august). Annual rainfall is 74.1in, with a minimum of 3.1in in february and a maximum of 11.3in in july.
  • In january the climate is the worst possible. In average, on the morning it is 41°F and you can expect to have 3.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of february the climate is unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 50°F°C and it rains in february about 3.1in.
  • In the month of march the climate is passable, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 52°F.
  • From april to july the climate is favorable. It is for example 86°F as maximum temperature in july and, in july, 13 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of august and september the climate is passable, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 83°F°C and it rains in september about 10.7in.
  • From october to november the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 63°F and, in november, 5 days of rain are expected.
  • In december the climate is not good. The record temperature this month is 72°F and it rains in december about 3.7in.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Kobe

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Kobe: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Kobe

Find out when Kobe has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Kobe

  • Very low season in Kobe
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Kobe
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, June and September.
  • High season in Kobe
    The number of visitors to Kobe is high in: May, July, October and December.
  • Peak season in Kobe
    The largest number of tourists visiting Kobe is during: April, August and November.

Figure: Visitor index for Kobe month by month



Best time for low prices in Kobe

Average prices of hotels in Kobe month by month

Generally, September is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Kobe. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, April is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Kobe

On average, it costs $ 55 per day to hire a car in Kobe. This price varies by $ 12 depending on the month. In february, hiring a car costs an average of $ 48 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in april is $ 59.

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