Climate · Asia
Kobe climate, year-round
Japan · Humid subtropical (Kansai) · Updated May 2026
Best months
Apr · May · Oct · Nov
Best for: Kansai nomads who want similar weather to Osaka with less heat-island intensity.
Year at a glance
Cells coloured by typical daytime average temperature. ★ = best months for nomads.
Jan
6°C
65%
1mm
Feb
7°C
65%
2mm
Mar
10°C
65%
3mm
Apr
15°C
65%
4mm
May
20°C
67%
5mm
Jun
23°C
75%
6mm
Jul
27°C
75%
5mm
Aug
28°C
73%
3mm
Sep
25°C
73%
6mm
Oct
19°C
70%
4mm
Nov
13°C
70%
2mm
Dec
8°C
67%
1mm
Summer peak
28°C
August · 73% humidity
Winter low
6°C
January · 65% humidity
Climate type
Humid subtropical (Kansai)
Moderate summers, Moderate winters
Field notes
Same general Kansai pattern as Osaka with slight maritime moderation from the bay. Hot humid summers (peak 28°C, brutal humidity in Tsuyu rain season June–July), mild winters (Jan 6°C average, no snow). Typhoon season (August–September) brings occasional direct hits. Spring (cherry blossom) and autumn (foliage) are the postcard windows.
Visa for nomads
Medium nomad-friendlyPathway
Digital nomad visa
Program
Japan DNV
Typical max stay
6 months
DNV — 6-month single window, ¥10M+ income; no in-country extension.
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.
Cost of living in Kobe: ~$2,180/mo
Mid-tier monthly across rent, food, transport, utilities, and coworking.
Cities with a similar climate
Editorial estimates aggregated from public climatological summaries — typical monthly averages, not forecasts. Treat as order-of-magnitude. Microclimate, altitude, and recent extreme weather can swing these values significantly.