January · Japan
Best time to visit Kobe in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kobe in January
Average temperature 7°C, 37 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.3/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Kobe scores 6.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 7°C, 37 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kobe's harbour, Kitano villas and beef restaurants climb the hills below Mount Rokko.
January in Kobe — workable with trade-offs
January averages 7°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 37 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 daylight hours.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 6.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kobe in January?
- In January, Kobe averages 7°C, 37 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Kobe?
- January earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kobe in January?
- Expect about 37 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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