Japan Weather Today日本語Kobe weather today
A port city between the sea and the Rokko mountains, famous for Kobe beef and night views. Here is today's forecast, the best time to go and what to expect in every season.
Best time to visit Kobe
April to May and October to November.
Kobe weather through the year
- Summers are hot and humid, often above 30°C from mid-July to August, so heatstroke alerts are common.
- The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid or late July.
- Typhoons can bring heavy rain and strong wind, mostly from August to October.
- Winters are dry and mostly sunny, with cold mornings and only rare snow.
Kobe by season
Spring (March to May)
What to do: Cherry blossom along the Shukugawa river and on Mount Rokko.
What to wear: Light layers and a jacket: warm days, cool mornings and evenings.
Summer (June to August)
What to do: Rokko is a few degrees cooler than the city; the harbour has summer fireworks.
What to wear: Light, breathable clothes, a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.
Autumn (September to November)
What to do: Clear evenings for the night view from Mount Rokko or Maya.
What to wear: A light jacket or sweater; evenings get cool from late October.
Winter (December to February)
What to do: Winter illuminations and a day trip to Arima Onsen hot springs.
What to wear: A warm coat, scarf and gloves for early mornings and evenings.
More than a forecast
- Hour-by-hour forecast with rain timing, feels-like temperature, UV and daily tips.
- Rain radar from JMA, 3 hours back and 15 hours ahead, plus live Himawari satellite clouds.
- Official warnings: heavy rain, heatstroke alerts, earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons, in plain English.
- Trip planner and road trips: the weather for every stop, and every rest stop on your route.
- 7 languages: English, 日本語, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español and 한국어.
Questions
What is the weather in Kobe today?
The 5-day forecast on this page updates automatically. Open the app for the hour-by-hour forecast, rain timing and official JMA warnings for Kobe.
When is the best time to visit Kobe?
April to May and October to November.
When is the rainy season in Kobe?
The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid or late July.
Does it snow in Kobe?
Snow is rare and usually melts the same day.
Is there a free weather app for Kobe in English?
Yes. Japan Weather Today is free, needs no sign-up and works in English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Korean. It runs in your browser and can be added to your home screen.
