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 17.42°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

63.4

°F

May 13, 11:56

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

63.1°F

Tomorrow:

63.8°F

Sunrise:

04:59

Sunset:

18:53

Day Length:

13 h. 54 min.

Kobe in May

Minimum:

54.0°F

Average:

56.0°F

Maximum:

59.8°F

Sea water temperature in Kobe today

As of now, in Kobe, the water temperature is 63.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 0.5°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 60.2°F on 2025.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 64.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 63.8°F, while the maximum might reach 65.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Kobe

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 29	60.4°F	57.2°F	60.1°F
Apr 30	61.0°F	59.0°F	60.7°F
May 1	61.9°F	58.4°F	60.5°F
May 2	60.9°F	59.8°F	60.9°F
May 3	63.2°F	58.9°F	61.2°F
May 4	63.2°F	59.2°F	61.1°F
May 5	63.4°F	60.9°F	61.6°F
May 6	64.0°F	61.1°F	62.1°F
May 7	62.3°F	62.9°F	62.6°F
May 8	62.7°F	62.0°F	62.7°F
May 9	62.0°F	61.9°F	62.7°F
May 10	61.6°F	61.4°F	62.3°F
May 11	61.4°F	61.6°F	62.4°F
May 12	63.1°F	61.8°F	62.6°F
May 13	63.4°F	60.2°F	62.9°F
May 14	63.8°F	61.7°F	63.3°F
May 15	64.2°F	63.3°F	63.7°F
May 16	64.5°F	63.4°F	64.0°F
May 17	64.8°F	64.0°F	64.3°F
May 18	65.0°F	64.3°F	64.5°F
May 19	65.3°F	64.3°F	64.8°F
May 20	65.2°F	64.6°F	64.7°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 116 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 55.0°F in Winter, 58.0°F in Spring, 77.3°F in Summer, and 73.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Nishinomiya-hama	64.0°F	9mi
Amagasaki	64.6°F	13mi
Sakai	64.8°F	18mi
Osaka	64.8°F	18mi
Himeji	63.9°F	29mi
Kyoto	65.7°F	40mi
Ōtsu	65.7°F	44mi
Maizuru	61.6°F	53mi
Tokushima	64.5°F	56mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kobe