City Trips Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
October, May, April
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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The best time to visit Kobe for a city trip is October, May, April, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Kobe
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 38Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 5° | 45 |
February | 37Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 5° | 59 |
March | 49Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 8° | 102 |
April | 82Excellent Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 14° | 115 |
May | 86Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 142 |
June | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 23° | 198 |
July | 33Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 174 |
August | 29Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 99 |
September | 57Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 24° | 170 |
October | 88Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 18° | 113 |
November | 79Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 63 |
December | 46Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 7° | 48 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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