Monthly climate guide
Kobe weather in May
With highs near 22°C (71°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), May feels warm in Kobe. Rainfall averages about 126 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than April and 3°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Kobe is usually about 3°C cooler than Naha in May.
- May brings late spring to Kobe.
Avg high
22°C
71°F
Avg low
15°C
59°F
Rainfall
126 mm
wet
Humidity
79%
relative
Sky
63%
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 May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May 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 May
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Kobe in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Kobe?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Kobe, with highs around 22°C and about 126 mm of rain.
How warm is Kobe in May?
Average highs are about 22°C (71°F) and average lows about 15°C (59°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Kobe in May?
Kobe typically gets around 126 mm of rain in May — wet.
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.