What is the current water temperature in Kobe?

As of now, in Kobe, the water temperature is 27.44°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

81.4

°F

July 17, 13:58

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

81.5°F

Tomorrow:

81.8°F

Sunrise:

04:58

Sunset:

19:12

Day Length:

14 h. 14 min.

Kobe in July

Minimum:

54.5°F

Average:

56.1°F

Maximum:

59.6°F

Sea water temperature in Kobe today

As of now, in Kobe, the water temperature is 81.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.1°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 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 83.4°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 75.9°F on 2019.

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 82.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 81.8°F, while the maximum might reach 82.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Kobe

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 3	74.4°F	79.8°F	75.7°F
Jul 4	75.1°F	79.7°F	76.1°F
Jul 5	76.2°F	79.0°F	76.6°F
Jul 6	76.2°F	79.9°F	77.2°F
Jul 7	76.0°F	79.1°F	77.0°F
Jul 8	75.9°F	80.7°F	77.0°F
Jul 9	76.8°F	81.0°F	77.0°F
Jul 10	77.7°F	82.8°F	77.5°F
Jul 11	77.5°F	82.9°F	77.8°F
Jul 12	77.5°F	82.2°F	77.9°F
Jul 13	77.2°F	82.9°F	77.9°F
Jul 14	80.5°F	82.5°F	78.5°F
Jul 15	81.6°F	83.4°F	79.3°F
Jul 16	81.5°F	83.7°F	79.4°F
Jul 17	81.4°F	83.4°F	79.3°F
Jul 18	81.8°F	83.3°F	79.7°F
Jul 19	82.2°F	84.2°F	80.1°F
Jul 20	82.1°F	83.4°F	80.0°F
Jul 21	82.2°F	82.3°F	80.1°F
Jul 22	82.5°F	82.1°F	80.4°F
Jul 23	82.3°F	81.7°F	80.2°F
Jul 24	82.4°F	81.5°F	80.3°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, 58.1°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	82.0°F	9mi
Amagasaki	82.5°F	13mi
Sakai	83.3°F	18mi
Osaka	82.9°F	18mi
Himeji	81.6°F	29mi
Kyoto	81.4°F	40mi
Ōtsu	81.4°F	44mi
Maizuru	80.1°F	53mi
Tokushima	80.0°F	56mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kobe