Kobe weather in May (Hyogo, Japan)

Curious about the May weather in Kobe? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Kobe generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C (show in °F). But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Kobe in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 146 mm (show in inches) for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

With around 195 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Kobe. May, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kobe climate page with graphs.

 

Kobe, monthly averages in May

Show in Fahrenheit

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24.2°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 146 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 195 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

So, what should you wear in Kobe in May?

For visitors traveling to Kobe, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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