October · Japan
Best time to visit Kobe in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kobe in October
Average temperature 20°C, 113 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
6.7/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 113 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Kobe scores 6.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 20°C, 113 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kobe's harbour, Kitano villas and beef restaurants climb the hills below Mount Rokko.
October in Kobe: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
October averages 20°C (68°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
At 113 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 6.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kobe in October?
- In October, Kobe averages 20°C, 113 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Kobe?
- October earns a 6.7/10 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 October?
- Expect about 113 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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