Kobe weather in May

Kobe, Japan
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May in Kobe: nice, soaked, with very humid — fine if you can take 10 rainy days.

#1 of 12 months in Kobe · #300 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 86/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Kobe climate normals — May

Daytime high23°C / 73°F😎 nice
Nighttime low16°C / 60°F
Rainfall171 mm / 6.7 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days10 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point14°C / 57°F
Sunshine9.2 h/day
Daylight14 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)66🙂 moderate

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

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Kobe in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Kobe?
May in Kobe: nice, soaked, with very humid — fine if you can take 10 rainy days. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Kobe on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
What is the weather like in Kobe in May?
In May, Kobe averages a daily high of 22.5°C and a low of 15.7°C, with about 171.3 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kobe in May?
Kobe has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 66 in May.

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