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 8.92°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.

48.1

°F

February 15, 23:33

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

47.2°F

Tomorrow:

48.3°F

Sunrise:

06:46

Sunset:

17:42

Day Length:

10 h. 56 min.

Kobe in February

Minimum:

54.1°F

Average:

56.2°F

Maximum:

59.2°F

Sea water temperature in Kobe today

As of now, in Kobe, the water temperature is 48.1°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 2.5°F lower 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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 46.2°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 48.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Kobe

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 1	48.1°F	50.0°F	51.6°F
Feb 2	48.6°F	50.5°F	51.6°F
Feb 3	48.3°F	51.1°F	51.7°F
Feb 4	48.0°F	50.1°F	51.4°F
Feb 5	47.1°F	50.1°F	51.3°F
Feb 6	48.2°F	49.8°F	51.3°F
Feb 7	49.0°F	50.3°F	51.3°F
Feb 8	48.5°F	48.9°F	50.9°F
Feb 9	47.5°F	48.7°F	50.9°F
Feb 10	48.2°F	47.6°F	50.7°F
Feb 11	49.0°F	48.0°F	50.7°F
Feb 12	47.6°F	47.4°F	50.4°F
Feb 13	46.7°F	47.4°F	50.2°F
Feb 14	47.2°F	46.8°F	50.1°F
Feb 15	48.1°F	47.6°F	50.5°F
Feb 16	48.3°F	48.1°F	50.8°F
Feb 17	48.4°F	48.6°F	50.9°F
Feb 18	48.2°F	48.4°F	50.7°F
Feb 19	48.3°F	47.8°F	50.8°F
Feb 20	48.3°F	47.2°F	50.8°F
Feb 21	48.3°F	48.1°F	50.8°F
Feb 22	48.4°F	46.6°F	50.8°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	47.1°F	9mi
Amagasaki	46.2°F	13mi
Sakai	45.9°F	18mi
Osaka	45.9°F	18mi
Himeji	48.8°F	29mi
Kyoto	48.7°F	40mi
Ōtsu	48.7°F	44mi
Maizuru	52.6°F	53mi
Tokushima	50.4°F	56mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kobe