Monthly climate guide
Kobe weather in January
With highs near 9°C (48°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F), January feels cool in Kobe. Rainfall averages about 50 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- It's one of the drier months, with about 62% less rain than Kobe's average.
- Kobe is usually about 2°C warmer than Osaka, 30 km away, in January.
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Kobe.
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
January is typically Kobe's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
9°C
48°F
Avg low
4°C
39°F
Rainfall
50 mm
some rain
Humidity
75%
relative
Sky
66%
cloud · often cloudy
Kobe weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 48°F | 4°C / 39°F | 50 mm | 75% | 66% |
| February | 10°C / 49°F | 4°C / 39°F | 66 mm | 75% | 67% |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 6°C / 44°F | 92 mm | 75% | 61% |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 10°C / 51°F | 118 mm | 76% | 61% |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 15°C / 59°F | 126 mm | 79% | 63% |
| June | 25°C / 77°F | 19°C / 67°F | 211 mm | 83% | 79% |
| July | 29°C / 83°F | 24°C / 75°F | 226 mm | 86% | 74% |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 155 mm | 83% | 62% |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 22°C / 72°F | 237 mm | 80% | 69% |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 17°C / 63°F | 171 mm | 77% | 61% |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 12°C / 53°F | 69 mm | 76% | 58% |
| December | 11°C / 52°F | 7°C / 44°F | 71 mm | 75% | 65% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Kobe?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Kobe →Other Japan cities in January
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Kobe in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Kobe?
January is cool in Kobe, with highs around 9°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Kobe in January?
Average highs are about 9°C (48°F) and average lows about 4°C (39°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Kobe in January?
Kobe typically gets around 50 mm of rain in January — some rain. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Kobe (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.