What is the current water temperature in Kobe?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Kobe?

As of now, in Kobe, the water temperature is 15.86°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Kobe

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Kobe. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

60.5

°F

December 12, 12:32

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.5°F

Tomorrow:

60.4°F

Sunrise:

06:56

Sunset:

16:49

Day Length:

9 h. 53 min.

Kobe in December

Minimum:

52.2°F

Average:

54.9°F

Maximum:

59.1°F

Sea water temperature in Kobe today

As of now, in Kobe, the water temperature is 60.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.6°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 60.1°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 59.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 60.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Kobe

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 28	65.4°F	66.7°F	65.0°F
Nov 29	65.2°F	65.4°F	64.6°F
Nov 30	64.0°F	63.7°F	64.2°F
Dec 1	63.4°F	63.6°F	64.0°F
Dec 2	64.2°F	63.9°F	63.8°F
Dec 3	64.8°F	62.7°F	63.6°F
Dec 4	64.2°F	64.1°F	63.5°F
Dec 5	63.3°F	63.6°F	63.1°F
Dec 6	62.8°F	63.8°F	63.0°F
Dec 7	62.5°F	63.8°F	62.6°F
Dec 8	59.8°F	63.1°F	62.0°F
Dec 9	60.3°F	61.9°F	61.8°F
Dec 10	60.4°F	62.1°F	61.5°F
Dec 11	60.5°F	61.3°F	61.1°F
Dec 12	60.5°F	61.0°F	61.2°F
Dec 13	60.4°F	60.3°F	61.0°F
Dec 14	60.3°F	61.0°F	60.9°F
Dec 15	60.1°F	60.5°F	60.7°F
Dec 16	60.0°F	60.6°F	60.6°F
Dec 17	59.3°F	59.5°F	59.9°F
Dec 18	59.2°F	59.9°F	59.8°F
Dec 19	58.8°F	59.7°F	59.4°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Kobe by month

In Kobe, the months July through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 114 swimming days.

The warmest water in Kobe was recorded on September 1, 2025, reaching a 86.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 17, 2018, dipping to 45.3°F. The average readings by season are 55.4°F in Winter, 58.3°F in Spring, 77.2°F in Summer, and 73.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Nishinomiya-hama	59.8°F	9mi
Amagasaki	59.5°F	13mi
Sakai	59.9°F	18mi
Osaka	59.6°F	18mi
Himeji	61.1°F	29mi
Kyoto	57.2°F	40mi
Ōtsu	57.2°F	44mi
Maizuru	62.2°F	53mi
Tokushima	63.2°F	56mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kobe