Kobe in May
7.4out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
23°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
11Rainy days (148 mm)
13:49 hDaylight
05:01Sunrise · 18:50 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 3°C | 56 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 9°C | 3°C | 68 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 13°C | 6°C | 109 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 18°C | 11°C | 125 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.9 |
| May | 23°C | 16°C | 148 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| June | 26°C | 20°C | 200 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.7 |
| July | 30°C | 25°C | 198 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.2 |
| August | 32°C | 25°C | 133 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.3 |
| September | 28°C | 22°C | 193 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.8 |
| October | 22°C | 16°C | 158 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.4 |
| November | 17°C | 10°C | 83 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.2 |
| December | 11°C | 5°C | 65 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Kobe in May?
Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 16°C.
When is the best time to visit Kobe?
The best months are May, October, November, April.