Weather radar Kobe
Real-time precipitation radar · Hyogo · Japan
Kobe climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Kobe shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 9.6° | 10.4° | 15.1° | 20.3° | 23.7° | 27.7° | 32.3° | 33.1° | 30.5° | 24° | 18.2° | 12.2° |
| Avg low (°C) | 3.6° | 3.9° | 7.5° | 12.5° | 16.9° | 21.8° | 26.6° | 27.4° | 24.7° | 17.3° | 11.2° | 5.8° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 42 | 56 | 116 | 154 | 221 | 224 | 243 | 238 | 151 | 144 | 86 | 37 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Sunshine hours | 238 | 225 | 255 | 263 | 267 | 260 | 310 | 303 | 260 | 251 | 234 | 240 |
| Humidity | 73% | 71% | 70% | 69% | 71% | 76% | 77% | 76% | 76% | 74% | 74% | 72% |
Best time to visit Kobe
The best time to visit Kobe is typically December. In this month the average high is 12.2°C, precipitation is 37 mm and sunshine duration is 240 hours. The annual average high is 21.4°C, total annual precipitation is 1712 mm (126 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3106 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kobe
How up to date is the weather radar for Kobe?
The weather radar for Kobe is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Kobe?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Kobe: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Kobe?
The thunderstorm potential for Kobe is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Kobe.
What is the climate like in Kobe?
Kobe has an annual average high of 21.4°C. The warmest month is August (avg high 33.1°C), the coldest January (avg low 3.6°C). The wettest month is July with 243 mm, the driest December with 37 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1712 mm (126 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3106 hours.