When is the best time to go to Sendai
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sendai, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Sendai
Sendai weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sendai are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 97mm | 4hrs | 11.2hrs |
Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Sendai during the month of January
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sendai.
January is in the winter in Sendai and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Sendai with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 104mm | 4.3hrs | 11.9hrs |
February in Sendai is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sendai for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Sendai and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sendai with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 150mm | 5.2hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Sendai is characteristically mild and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sendai for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Sendai and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sendai with around 150mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 203mm | 5.5hrs | 13.7hrs |
Sendai's weather in April is typically mild and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sendai.
April is in the spring in Sendai and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sendai with around 203mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 233mm | 5.7hrs | 14.6hrs |
May is a very wet month in Sendai and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sendai, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Sendai and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sendai with around 233mm 9.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 380mm | 4.7hrs | 11.2hrs |
The weather in June in Sendai is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sendai, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Sendai and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sendai with around 380mm 15 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 318mm | 6.7hrs | 11.9hrs |
July in Sendai is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sendai, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Sendai and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sendai with around 318mm 12.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 205mm | 7.5hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Sendai is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sendai for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Sendai and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sendai with around 205mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 202mm | 6.2hrs | 13.7hrs |
Sendai's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sendai, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Sendai and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sendai with around 202mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 105mm | 6.3hrs | 14.6hrs |
October is a damp month in Sendai and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sendai, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Sendai and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sendai with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 94mm | 5.3hrs | 11.2hrs |
The weather in November in Sendai is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sendai, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Sendai and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sendai with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 83mm | 4.4hrs | 11.9hrs |
December in Sendai is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sendai.
December is in the winter in Sendai and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sendai with around 83mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Sendai weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 30.5°C 86.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 83mm 3.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 10.9°C 51.6°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 380mm 15ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
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