Kobe
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- Seismic faults active in the region
- Risk of flooding and heavy rain
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Kobe month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kobe are typically May, October and November, with average daytime highs around 17–22°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and July the wettest (about 256 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5 | 2.7 | 48 | 7.7 |
| February | 9.1 | 2.7 | 66 | 7.9 |
| March | 13.2 | 6.4 | 110 | 8.6 |
| April | 17.8 | 11.1 | 154 | 8.8 |
| May | 21.8 | 15.6 | 197 | 9.3 |
| June | 25.1 | 19.8 | 245 | 8.8 |
| July | 29.2 | 24.3 | 256 | 10.0 |
| August | 30.8 | 25.4 | 192 | 10.7 |
| September | 27.8 | 22.6 | 224 | 8.7 |
| October | 22.0 | 16.5 | 187 | 7.9 |
| November | 16.5 | 10.7 | 78 | 8.0 |
| December | 10.8 | 5.1 | 52 | 7.8 |
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01 · OverviewKobe, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Kobe took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Kobe
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Kobe
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Kobe
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Kobe
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Kobe
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Kobe
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kobe
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01 · Q&AWhere is Kobe located and what are its coordinates?
Kobe is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 34.6913, 135.1830, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Kobe?
Kobe has a recorded population of approximately 1,525,152 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Kobe?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Kobe include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kobe?
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