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 9.96°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.

49.9

°F

January 25, 21:52

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

50.5°F

Tomorrow:

49.7°F

Sunrise:

07:03

Sunset:

17:21

Day Length:

10 h. 18 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 49.9°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 2.7°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 57.3°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 50.3°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 49.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 49.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 49.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Kobe

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 11	53.7°F	53.4°F	54.6°F
Jan 12	53.5°F	53.6°F	54.4°F
Jan 13	53.1°F	53.0°F	54.1°F
Jan 14	52.9°F	52.6°F	53.9°F
Jan 15	53.0°F	51.8°F	53.5°F
Jan 16	51.8°F	52.2°F	53.4°F
Jan 17	51.5°F	52.3°F	53.2°F
Jan 18	50.4°F	51.4°F	53.1°F
Jan 19	50.8°F	51.6°F	52.9°F
Jan 20	51.4°F	51.6°F	53.0°F
Jan 21	51.1°F	50.4°F	52.9°F
Jan 22	51.2°F	49.9°F	52.8°F
Jan 23	50.9°F	50.4°F	52.9°F
Jan 24	50.5°F	50.3°F	53.0°F
Jan 25	49.9°F	50.6°F	52.6°F
Jan 26	49.7°F	50.7°F	52.3°F
Jan 27	49.9°F	50.9°F	52.6°F
Jan 28	49.6°F	51.2°F	52.3°F
Jan 29	49.7°F	50.8°F	52.4°F
Jan 30	49.5°F	50.5°F	52.1°F
Jan 31	49.4°F	50.3°F	52.1°F
Feb 1	49.3°F	50.0°F	51.9°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 55.1°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	50.2°F	9mi
Amagasaki	51.0°F	13mi
Sakai	50.1°F	18mi
Osaka	50.6°F	18mi
Himeji	49.1°F	29mi
Kyoto	49.5°F	40mi
Ōtsu	49.5°F	44mi
Maizuru	53.7°F	53mi
Tokushima	50.9°F	56mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kobe