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 13.46°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.

56.2

°F

April 6, 10:01

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

56.4°F

Tomorrow:

56.5°F

Sunrise:

05:41

Sunset:

18:24

Day Length:

12 h. 43 min.

Kobe in April

Minimum:

53.7°F

Average:

55.9°F

Maximum:

59.6°F

Sea water temperature in Kobe today

As of now, in Kobe, the water temperature is 56.2°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 0.9°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 52.7°F on 2025.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 57.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 56.5°F, while the maximum might reach 57.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Kobe

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 23	51.4°F	50.3°F	53.0°F
Mar 24	51.3°F	50.0°F	52.6°F
Mar 25	51.8°F	51.1°F	53.1°F
Mar 26	54.2°F	50.4°F	53.8°F
Mar 27	51.8°F	52.7°F	54.0°F
Mar 28	52.6°F	54.3°F	54.1°F
Mar 29	53.0°F	54.9°F	54.5°F
Mar 30	52.9°F	55.2°F	54.7°F
Mar 31	54.2°F	55.5°F	55.0°F
Apr 1	54.6°F	55.7°F	55.3°F
Apr 2	55.0°F	55.8°F	55.4°F
Apr 3	52.8°F	55.4°F	55.1°F
Apr 4	53.5°F	54.6°F	54.9°F
Apr 5	56.4°F	53.0°F	55.5°F
Apr 6	56.2°F	52.7°F	55.3°F
Apr 7	56.5°F	54.0°F	55.6°F
Apr 8	56.9°F	54.8°F	56.1°F
Apr 9	57.3°F	54.4°F	56.4°F
Apr 10	57.4°F	54.8°F	56.5°F
Apr 11	57.2°F	55.6°F	56.3°F
Apr 12	57.2°F	54.3°F	56.3°F
Apr 13	57.1°F	54.8°F	56.2°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	56.9°F	9mi
Amagasaki	57.1°F	13mi
Sakai	56.4°F	18mi
Osaka	56.8°F	18mi
Himeji	55.6°F	29mi
Kyoto	55.0°F	40mi
Ōtsu	55.0°F	44mi
Maizuru	56.0°F	53mi
Tokushima	56.7°F	56mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kobe