Kobe weather in July
In July, Kobe sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 203 mm of rain across 15.3 wet days and about 14.1 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 31°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 18 min at the start of July to 13 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Kobe's 11th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kobe's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 203 mm
- 15.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 06 min
- 5:01 AM – 7:08 PM
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.1 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Kobe is capital city of Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
- Air quality
- Moderate
- PM2.5 11 µg/m³ · 2010
- Founded
- 1889
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 31°C by the end.
A typical July day in Kobe reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 4°C warmer than June and about 2°C cooler than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 23 |
| 2 | 28 | 23 |
| 3 | 28 | 23 |
| 4 | 28 | 23 |
| 5 | 28 | 23 |
| 6 | 29 | 23 |
| 7 | 29 | 24 |
| 8 | 29 | 24 |
| 9 | 29 | 24 |
| 10 | 29 | 24 |
| 11 | 29 | 24 |
| 12 | 29 | 24 |
| 13 | 30 | 24 |
| 14 | 30 | 24 |
| 15 | 30 | 24 |
| 16 | 30 | 25 |
| 17 | 30 | 25 |
| 18 | 30 | 25 |
| 19 | 30 | 25 |
| 20 | 30 | 25 |
| 21 | 31 | 25 |
| 22 | 31 | 25 |
| 23 | 31 | 25 |
| 24 | 31 | 25 |
| 25 | 31 | 25 |
| 26 | 31 | 25 |
| 27 | 31 | 26 |
| 28 | 31 | 26 |
| 29 | 31 | 26 |
| 30 | 32 | 26 |
| 31 | 32 | 26 |
How July really feels in Kobe
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 22 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Kobe weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9° / 3° | 55 | 6.2 | 0.4 | 9.9 | 1.8 |
| Feb | 9° / 3° | 65 | 7 | 0.8 | 10.7 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 13° / 6° | 111 | 10.4 | 0.1 | 11.7 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 18° / 11° | 124 | 10.5 | 0 | 12.8 | 5.7 |
| May | 23° / 16° | 150 | 10.7 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 26° / 20° | 196 | 13.5 | 0 | 14.3 | 5.7 |
| Jul | 30° / 24° | 203 | 15.3 | 0 | 14.1 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 31° / 25° | 131 | 13.6 | 0 | 13.3 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 28° / 22° | 191 | 12.8 | 0 | 12.2 | 5.6 |
| Oct | 22° / 16° | 159 | 9.6 | 0 | 11.1 | 6.9 |
| Nov | 17° / 10° | 86 | 7.4 | 0 | 10.2 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 11° / 5° | 66 | 6.7 | 0 | 9.7 | 3.2 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 67%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 |
| Cloudier (%) | 78 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 78 |
| 2 | 22 | 78 |
| 3 | 22 | 78 |
| 4 | 24 | 76 |
| 5 | 24 | 76 |
| 6 | 25 | 75 |
| 7 | 25 | 75 |
| 8 | 25 | 75 |
| 9 | 27 | 73 |
| 10 | 27 | 73 |
| 11 | 27 | 73 |
| 12 | 29 | 71 |
| 13 | 29 | 71 |
| 14 | 29 | 71 |
| 15 | 31 | 69 |
| 16 | 31 | 69 |
| 17 | 33 | 67 |
| 18 | 33 | 67 |
| 19 | 34 | 66 |
| 20 | 36 | 64 |
| 21 | 36 | 64 |
| 22 | 38 | 62 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 40 | 60 |
| 25 | 43 | 57 |
| 26 | 43 | 57 |
| 27 | 44 | 56 |
| 28 | 46 | 54 |
| 29 | 47 | 53 |
| 30 | 48 | 52 |
| 31 | 48 | 52 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Kobe gets around 203 mm of rain over 15.3 wet days in July, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 49% and peaks near 57% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 57 |
| 2 | 56 |
| 3 | 56 |
| 4 | 56 |
| 5 | 56 |
| 6 | 56 |
| 7 | 55 |
| 8 | 55 |
| 9 | 54 |
| 10 | 53 |
| 11 | 52 |
| 12 | 51 |
| 13 | 50 |
| 14 | 49 |
| 15 | 48 |
| 16 | 47 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 46 |
| 19 | 45 |
| 20 | 45 |
| 21 | 44 |
| 22 | 44 |
| 23 | 44 |
| 24 | 44 |
| 25 | 44 |
| 26 | 44 |
| 27 | 44 |
| 28 | 44 |
| 29 | 45 |
| 30 | 45 |
| 31 | 45 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 59% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 96% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Oppressive (%) | 49 | 51 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 |
| Miserable (%) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 10 | 35 | 49 | 4 |
| 2 | 1 | 9 | 34 | 51 | 5 |
| 3 | 1 | 8 | 32 | 54 | 5 |
| 4 | 1 | 7 | 31 | 55 | 6 |
| 5 | 0 | 7 | 29 | 57 | 7 |
| 6 | 0 | 6 | 28 | 58 | 8 |
| 7 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 59 | 9 |
| 8 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 60 | 10 |
| 9 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 60 | 11 |
| 10 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 61 | 12 |
| 11 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 61 | 13 |
| 12 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 61 | 14 |
| 13 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 61 | 15 |
| 14 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 62 | 16 |
| 15 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 62 | 17 |
| 16 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 63 | 18 |
| 17 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 62 | 20 |
| 18 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 62 | 21 |
| 19 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 62 | 22 |
| 20 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 62 | 23 |
| 21 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 62 | 24 |
| 22 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 61 | 25 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 61 | 27 |
| 24 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 61 | 28 |
| 25 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 60 | 30 |
| 26 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 59 | 31 |
| 27 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 58 | 33 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 58 | 34 |
| 29 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 58 | 35 |
| 30 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 57 | 36 |
| 31 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 57 | 36 |
Wind in July
Winds average 9 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 18 min at the start of July to 13 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 4:54 AM to 5:12 AM, and sunset from 7:12 PM to 6:59 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:12 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 6:59 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.3 | 4:54 | 7:12 |
| 2 | 14.3 | 4:54 | 7:12 |
| 3 | 14.3 | 4:54 | 7:12 |
| 4 | 14.3 | 4:55 | 7:11 |
| 5 | 14.3 | 4:55 | 7:11 |
| 6 | 14.3 | 4:56 | 7:11 |
| 7 | 14.2 | 4:56 | 7:11 |
| 8 | 14.2 | 4:57 | 7:11 |
| 9 | 14.2 | 4:57 | 7:11 |
| 10 | 14.2 | 4:58 | 7:10 |
| 11 | 14.2 | 4:58 | 7:10 |
| 12 | 14.2 | 4:59 | 7:10 |
| 13 | 14.2 | 5:00 | 7:09 |
| 14 | 14.1 | 5:00 | 7:09 |
| 15 | 14.1 | 5:01 | 7:09 |
| 16 | 14.1 | 5:01 | 7:08 |
| 17 | 14.1 | 5:02 | 7:08 |
| 18 | 14.1 | 5:03 | 7:07 |
| 19 | 14.1 | 5:03 | 7:07 |
| 20 | 14.0 | 5:04 | 7:06 |
| 21 | 14.0 | 5:05 | 7:06 |
| 22 | 14.0 | 5:05 | 7:05 |
| 23 | 14.0 | 5:06 | 7:05 |
| 24 | 14.0 | 5:07 | 7:04 |
| 25 | 13.9 | 5:07 | 7:03 |
| 26 | 13.9 | 5:08 | 7:03 |
| 27 | 13.9 | 5:09 | 7:02 |
| 28 | 13.9 | 5:10 | 7:01 |
| 29 | 13.8 | 5:10 | 7:00 |
| 30 | 13.8 | 5:11 | 7:00 |
| 31 | 13.8 | 5:12 | 6:59 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 5.1 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.38 kWh/m² to a high of 5.52 kWh/m² in May across the year — July's 5.1 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Kobe
In July, Kobe sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kobe sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is July a good time to visit Kobe?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Kobe for sightseeing.
What to pack for Kobe in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Kobe sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Kobe in July
The nearest coast averages about 25°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 27°C and coldest in February near 13°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 6 to Nov 12 — about 5.3 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 17 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Bracing |
| Feb | 13 | Bracing |
| Mar | 14 | Bracing |
| Apr | 15 | Cool |
| May | 18 | Cool |
| Jun | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 25 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 23 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 20 | Cool |
| Dec | 17 | Cool |
UV index in Kobe in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kobe peaks around July 10 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | High |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Where is Kobe?
Kobe sits at 34.7°N, 135.2°E, 35 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Ashiya, 12 km away.
Topography around Kobe
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kobe.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kobe has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 487 m around an average of 91 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 930 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,345 m.
The land around Kobe is covered by artificial surfaces (50%) and trees (34%) within 3 km, water (39%), trees (34%) and artificial surfaces (23%) within 16 km, and trees (55%) and water (25%) within 80 km.
Japan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 100 V · 50 / 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 65% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $35,951
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 99%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 3.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 446
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kobe (34.6913°, 135.183°, elevation 35 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).