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Kobe weather in May

Monthly temperatures, rain, humidity, what to wear and what to pack — 2024–2025 historical average

Kobe May weather at a glance

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In May, Kobe averages 18°C, with typical highs of 21.5°C and lows of 14.6°C. The historical average is 14 wet days and 76% humidity.

Compared with Seoul in May, it is 1.4°C warmer than Seoul, with 5 more wet days.

Kobe May temperature & humidity

Average18°CHigh 21.5° / low 14.6°
Humidity76%
Wet days14 days44% of days
Day–night range6.9°

Kobe May rain & wet days

Wet days14 daysHistorical monthly average
Share of wet days44%Not a forecast probability

Pack a compact umbrella. Keep an indoor stop available between outdoor activities.

What to wear in Kobe in May

T-shirts or long sleeves with one light outer layer should be comfortable. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.

  • DaytimeLong sleeves and a light jacket · average high 21.5°C
  • Morning & eveningLong sleeves with a jacket or cardigan · average low 14.6°C
  • FootwearComfortable walking shoes; quick-dry footwear for rainy days.
Useful extras
Light outer layerCompact umbrella
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Kobe May sunrise & sunset times

2026 May · Local time (Asia/Tokyo)

Sunrise on the 15th04:57
Sunset on the 15th18:55
Daylight duration13h 58m
Start, middle and end of the month
DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
2026-05-0105:0918:4413h 34m
2026-05-1504:5718:5513h 58m
2026-05-3104:4819:0614h 18m

For sunset photos, arrive before the listed sunset time. Clouds, mountains and buildings can change when the sun becomes visible or disappears.

Calculated for the city coordinates with daylight saving applied. SunCalc · tz-lookup

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Best months to visit Kobe

Bar height shows our simple weather-comfort score, not a safety rating; colour shows temperature.

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May weather by year

May 202417.6°13 wet days, 77% humidity
May 202518.4°14 wet days, 76% humidity

Daily weather in 2025

Daily high and low temperatures; blue labels show precipitation

122°14°
219°12°32mm
319°10°
420°14°
520°13°
618°13°35mm
719°11°
821°10°
920°15°17mm
1022°16°6.5mm
1120°14°4.1mm
1219°14°2.2mm
1323°14°
1423°16°
1523°17°
1623°18°1mm
1724°19°41mm
1825°19°
1922°16°
2026°19°
2124°21°8.5mm
2228°17°3.3mm
2324°15°
2420°18°39mm
2521°14°23mm
2620°13°
2722°15°
2824°17°
2921°18°4.4mm
3023°17°1mm
3123°16°

Frequently asked questions

What is Kobe weather like in May?

In May, Kobe averages 18°C, with typical highs of 21.5°C and lows of 14.6°C. The historical average is 14 wet days and 76% humidity. Our weather-comfort rating for this month is fair.

Does it rain a lot in Kobe in May?

There are about 14 wet days in May. A compact umbrella is still useful.

What should I wear in Kobe in May?

T-shirts or long sleeves with one light outer layer should be comfortable. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.

What are the best months to visit Kobe?

Recent weather data rates November, December among the more comfortable months.

Where can I check Kobe weather in May in real time?

Check local webcams for the view right now and a local weather service for today’s forecast. Monthly temperatures here are historical averages.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Kobe in May?

On 2026-05-15, calculated sunrise is 04:57 and sunset is 18:55 in local time (Asia/Tokyo). Times vary by date and terrain.

Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) · 2024–2025 historical data, aggregated and rounded by this site. Not a forecast or long-term climate normal. Calculation method and limitations