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 10.01°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.

50.0

°F

March 2, 00:22

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

49.7°F

Tomorrow:

50.1°F

Sunrise:

06:28

Sunset:

17:55

Day Length:

11 h. 27 min.

Kobe in March

Minimum:

54.5°F

Average:

56.1°F

Maximum:

59.7°F

Sea water temperature in Kobe today

As of now, in Kobe, the water temperature is 50.0°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 1.1°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 stay about the same.

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 58.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 47.6°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 50.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 50.1°F, while the maximum might reach 50.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Kobe

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 16	47.2°F	48.1°F	50.5°F
Feb 17	47.9°F	48.6°F	50.6°F
Feb 18	51.6°F	48.4°F	50.8°F
Feb 19	49.4°F	47.8°F	50.6°F
Feb 20	49.6°F	47.2°F	50.7°F
Feb 21	48.2°F	48.1°F	50.6°F
Feb 22	48.0°F	46.6°F	50.6°F
Feb 23	48.8°F	46.9°F	50.6°F
Feb 24	47.9°F	47.7°F	50.3°F
Feb 25	49.0°F	47.9°F	50.3°F
Feb 26	49.3°F	48.3°F	50.5°F
Feb 27	49.6°F	48.2°F	50.7°F
Feb 28	50.2°F	48.7°F	50.9°F
Mar 1	49.7°F	47.5°F	50.8°F
Mar 2	50.0°F	47.6°F	51.1°F
Mar 3	50.1°F	48.3°F	51.1°F
Mar 4	50.3°F	49.0°F	51.4°F
Mar 5	50.5°F	49.7°F	51.5°F
Mar 6	50.7°F	50.5°F	51.8°F
Mar 7	50.5°F	49.8°F	51.5°F
Mar 8	50.7°F	51.6°F	51.8°F
Mar 9	50.1°F	49.5°F	51.2°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	50.1°F	9mi
Amagasaki	49.8°F	13mi
Sakai	49.6°F	18mi
Osaka	49.7°F	18mi
Himeji	50.8°F	29mi
Kyoto	49.7°F	40mi
Ōtsu	49.7°F	44mi
Maizuru	52.1°F	53mi
Tokushima	51.0°F	56mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kobe