As part of our series of resources for visitors to Kobe, we provide details about the weather in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.
Profile on the Weather in Kobe, Japan
– Summary of the Weather in Kobe, Hyogo
– What is the Best Time to Visit Kobe, Hyogo?
– What is the Hottest Month and Coldest Month in Kobe
– Does it snow in Kobe, Japan?
– When Do the Cherry Blossoms Bloom in Kobe?
Summary of the Weather in Kobe, Hyogo
Here are some descriptions of the weather in Kobe by month:
— January: Coldest month – high 48°F / 9°C, low 37°F / 3°C
— February: The another coldest month – high 49°F / 9°C, low 37°F / 3°C
— March: Early spring, temperatures gradually rise – high 55°F / 13°C, low: 43°F / 6°C
— April: Mild, comfortable, increasing sunshine – high 65°F / 18°C, low 51°F / 11°C
— May: Mild, comfortable – high 73°F / 23°C, low 60°F / 16°C
— June: Warm and humid, rainy season begins – high 79°F / 26°C, low: 68°F / 20°C
— July: Hot and humid, summer peak begins – high 86°F / 30°C, Low 75°F / 24°C
— August: Hottest month, muggy, summer festivals season – high 89°F / 32°C, low 77°F / 25°C
— September: Hot with decreasing humidity, early autumn feel – high 82°F / 28°C, low 70°F / 21°C
— October: Mild and comfortable, autumn – high 72°F / 22°C, low 60°F / 16°C
— November: Cool and dry, getting into winter – high 62°F / 17°C, low 50°F / 10°C
— December: Cold, dry, winter begins, rare snowfall, high 52°F / 11°C, low 41°F / 5°C
What is the Best Time to Visit Kobe, Hyogo?
The best time to visit Kobe would be either April, May, or October. Mild temperatures and the seasonal events like cherry blossoms and beautiful autumn leaves, create a better experience for visitors to Kobe.
You can also decide the time to visit by choosing festivals and events that you want to see. There is the Kobe Festival, which has street dancing and singing performances in May; the summer festival called Kobe Umino Bon Odori in August; Kobe Jazz Street in October; and the Kobe Marathon in November.
When it comes to seasons, you can see autumn leaves around Kobe City during the fall. The popular parks and gardens to see those autumn-colored leaves are Sorakuen Garden, Nunobiki Herb Garden, and Suma Rikyu Park.
What is the Hottest Month and Coldest Month in Kobe
The hottest months in Kobe are August and July (with July as a close second). September is also a hot month in Kobe, with October becoming a more comfortable temperature. Kobe is very close to Osaka, so the temperature and weather also would be about the same between these two cities. Although Kobe is not quite as hot as Osaka or Kyoto, please make sure to keep hydrated when you visit Kobe during summer because it is very hot and muggy.
The coldest months in Kobe are January and February.
Does it Snow in Kobe, Japan?
It rarely snows in Kobe, especially in the city center around Sannomiya. On February 8, 2026, the city saw about 1 cm of snow for the first time in three years. It is said that northern Kobe is 2 to 3 degrees cooler than southern Kobe, with Mount Rokkō forming the boundary between the two areas. Visitors can enjoy skiing at Rokkō Snow Park on Mount Rokkō, where artificial snow is used. It is about a 30-minute drive from Sannomiya. For natural snow, visitors can go to Hachikita Highlands Ski Resort, which is about a 2-hour drive from Sannomiya. Although it is outside Kobe City, it is still within Hyogo Prefecture.
It is also a great experience to go to an natural hot spring in Kobe in winter. These hot springs, or onsen, are very comfortable on cool winter days. Kobe has a famous onsen area called Arima Onsen.
When Do the Cherry Blossoms Bloom in Kobe?
Cherry blossoms in Kobe usually bloom from late March to early April. Cherry blossoms are seen at famous tourist places in Kobe such as Arima Onsen Town, Kitano Tenman Shrine, Meriken Park, and Ikutagawa Park.
In Japan, cherry blossoms (sakura) are a major cultural event in the spring season each year; friends and families go together to see cherry blossom (the Japanese call this experience “hanami) and enjoy the beautiful views. Some sakura places have stalls that sell food and drinks, and people enjoy gathering with their friends, family and colleagues.
See also
— Kobe neighborhoods
— Shopping in Kobe, Japan
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— Major train Stations in Kobe, Japan
— Kobe Airport in Kobe, Japan
— Bay Shuttle Ferry service between Kobe and Osaka
— Train Lines, Shinkansen and Subway in Kobe, Japan
— Kobe foreign settlement
— Japanese Temples and Shrines to visit in Kobe, Japan
— Kobe festivals to visit
— Events in Kobe, Japan
— Kobe Marathon
— Hot springs and Onsen in Kobe, Japan
— Popular museums in Kobe, Japan
— Parks and Gardens in Kobe, Japan
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