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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Planning a city trip to Kobe?
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. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.
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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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