Kobe weather in January

Kobe, Japan
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January in Kobe: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Kobe · #457 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 70/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Kobe climate normals — January

Daytime high9°C / 48°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low3°C / 37°F
Rainfall47 mm / 1.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point1°C / 33°F
Sunshine7.3 h/day
Daylight10.1 h
Wind17 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall1 cm / 0.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)45🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Kobe in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Kobe?
January in Kobe: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Kobe on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
What is the weather like in Kobe in January?
In January, Kobe averages a daily high of 8.7°C and a low of 2.6°C, with about 46.7 mm of rain over roughly 6.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kobe in January?
Kobe has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in January.
Does it snow in Kobe in January?
Kobe sees roughly 1 cm of snowfall in January.

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