October weather forecastKobe, Japan

October

Weather in October

October sees Kobe fully transitioning into fall, with the weather gradually getting cooler compared to September. Residents and visitors can enjoy the changing scenery, as the leaves take on hues from golden yellow to fiery red. It's the perfect time to witness the mesmerizing fall foliage that blankets the city. As autumn progresses, the lower temperatures start making a case for warmer clothes. November will follow with a further drop in temperature and enters the early stages of winter.

Temperature

The shift from September to October corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to an agreeable 21.5°C (70.7°F) from a warm 26.5°C (79.7°F). Kobe, during the month of October, experiences an average low-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In Kobe, in October, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 86mm (3.39") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.9 rainfall days, and 791mm (31.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Kobe, Japan.

Sea temperature

In Kobe, in October, the average water temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F).
Note: Individual cold sensitivities, influenced by sunshine, wind, and the ambient temperature, play a role in finding a swim in 23.3°C (73.9°F) water pleasant. (Olympic swimming events mandate water temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of October, in Kobe, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:06 JST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Kobe is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Kobe is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Notice! The reflection of water and sand increases the UV radiation significantly.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During October, Kobe experiences an average high-temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F) and a low-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 38°C (100.4°F).

The average relative humidity in October in Kobe, Japan, is 75%.

In Kobe, Japan, during October, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation.

In Kobe, snow does not fall in April through November.

In Kobe, the average seawater temperature in October is 23.3°C (73.9°F). For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 23°C (73.4°F) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 23.3°C (73.9°F).

In Kobe, the average day length in October is 11h and 19min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, in Kobe, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:06 JST.

The average sunshine duration in October in Kobe, Japan, is 6.4h.

In Kobe, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S October N D

Sep

October

Nov

Average high temperature

26.5°C

21.5°C

15.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.9km/h

13.5km/h

12.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.9

14.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

35%

34%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in October
Kobe, Japan

Average high temperature in October: 21.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.9°C).

Average low temperature in October: 15.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Kobe, Japan

Average pressure in October: 1016.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.8mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Kobe, Japan

Average wind speed in October: 12.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in October
Kobe, Japan

Average humidity in October: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Kobe, Japan

Average rainfall in October: 86mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (127mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (31mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Kobe, Japan

Average rainfall days in October: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (11.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Kobe, Japan

Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (39mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Kobe, Japan

Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Kobe, Japan

Average sea temperature in October: 23.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (27.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (13.9°C).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Kobe, Japan

Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

Average sunshine in October: 6h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Kobe, Japan

Average sunshine days in October: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Kobe, Japan

Average UV index in October: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Kobe, Japan

Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Kobe, Japan

Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (9km).