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 12.88°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.

55.2

°F

April 4, 13:33

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.4°F

Tomorrow:

55.8°F

Sunrise:

05:43

Sunset:

18:22

Day Length:

12 h. 39 min.

Kobe in April

Minimum:

53.7°F

Average:

56.0°F

Maximum:

59.6°F

Sea water temperature in Kobe today

As of now, in Kobe, the water temperature is 55.2°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 0.3°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 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 59.3°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 53.0°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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 56.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 55.7°F, while the maximum might reach 56.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Kobe

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 21	48.7°F	51.4°F	53.2°F
Mar 22	49.8°F	50.6°F	53.6°F
Mar 23	50.3°F	51.2°F	53.6°F
Mar 24	50.0°F	50.1°F	53.2°F
Mar 25	51.1°F	51.0°F	53.7°F
Mar 26	50.4°F	51.7°F	54.2°F
Mar 27	52.7°F	52.8°F	54.6°F
Mar 28	54.3°F	51.4°F	54.6°F
Mar 29	54.9°F	52.1°F	55.1°F
Mar 30	55.2°F	52.9°F	55.3°F
Mar 31	55.5°F	52.8°F	55.5°F
Apr 1	55.7°F	55.2°F	55.8°F
Apr 2	55.8°F	55.0°F	55.8°F
Apr 3	55.4°F	55.4°F	55.8°F
Apr 4	55.2°F	55.7°F	55.5°F
Apr 5	55.8°F	55.9°F	56.2°F
Apr 6	55.7°F	55.6°F	56.0°F
Apr 7	55.7°F	55.9°F	56.1°F
Apr 8	56.2°F	57.3°F	56.5°F
Apr 9	56.6°F	57.4°F	56.9°F
Apr 10	56.6°F	56.1°F	56.9°F
Apr 11	56.4°F	55.6°F	56.7°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 112 swimming days.

The warmest water in Kobe was recorded on August 27, 2024, reaching a 86.1°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, 76.9°F in Summer, and 73.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Nishinomiya-hama	55.7°F	9mi
Amagasaki	56.0°F	13mi
Sakai	55.8°F	18mi
Osaka	55.9°F	18mi
Himeji	55.2°F	29mi
Kyoto	55.3°F	40mi
Ōtsu	55.3°F	44mi
Maizuru	53.9°F	53mi
Tokushima	52.2°F	56mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kobe