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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.
Sea temperature in Kobe now

57.3

°F

January 1, 17:04

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

57.5°F

Tomorrow:

57.1°F

Sunrise:

07:07

Sunset:

16:59

Day Length:

9 h. 52 min.

Kobe in January

Minimum:

54.2°F

Average:

56.4°F

Maximum:

59.8°F

Sea water temperature in Kobe today

As of now, in Kobe, the water temperature is 57.3°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 0.8°F higher 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 54.2°F on 2023.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.9°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
Jan 1 57.3°F 55.5°F 56.4°F
Jan 2 57.1°F 55.4°F 56.3°F
Jan 3 57.0°F 55.1°F 56.2°F
Jan 4 56.9°F 55.1°F 56.0°F
Jan 5 56.9°F 54.8°F 56.1°F
Jan 6 56.9°F 54.8°F 56.0°F
Jan 7 57.0°F 55.3°F 56.2°F
Jan 8 56.7°F 54.2°F 55.9°F
Dec 18 58.7°F 59.9°F 59.7°F
Dec 19 59.4°F 59.7°F 59.4°F
Dec 20 58.1°F 59.1°F 58.9°F
Dec 21 59.5°F 58.6°F 58.9°F
Dec 22 59.0°F 58.2°F 58.7°F
Dec 23 58.9°F 58.4°F 58.6°F
Dec 24 58.8°F 56.8°F 58.4°F
Dec 25 58.7°F 57.1°F 57.9°F
Dec 26 58.0°F 58.1°F 57.7°F
Dec 27 58.4°F 57.4°F 57.7°F
Dec 28 58.5°F 56.3°F 57.3°F
Dec 29 57.7°F 55.1°F 56.9°F
Dec 30 57.7°F 55.2°F 57.0°F
Dec 31 57.5°F 55.3°F 57.0°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

January

February

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September

October

November

December

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 56.5°F 9mi
Amagasaki 56.4°F 13mi
Sakai 56.2°F 18mi
Osaka 56.3°F 18mi
Himeji 57.6°F 29mi
Kyoto 54.4°F 40mi
Ōtsu 54.4°F 44mi
Maizuru 58.9°F 53mi
Tokushima 58.8°F 56mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kobe