Kobe's winters are mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing and averaging around 6-9°C. Spring brings rapid warming, with temperatures increasing by up to 10°C in just a few weeks, peaking at an average of 27°C in April and May. Summer is hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching over 30°C from June to August. Autumn is a brief reprieve from the heat, with temperatures gradually cooling down to around 20°C by October. Winters are mild once again, with temperatures ranging from around 0-17°C.