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 | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 43mm | 5.1hrs | 10.8hrs | 12°C |
January in Sendai is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty 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 cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Sendai with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 50mm | 5.5hrs | 11.7hrs | 10°C |
February in Sendai is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sendai.
February is in the winter in Sendai and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sendai with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 69mm | 6.2hrs | 12.8hrs | 10°C |
The weather in March in Sendai is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sendai for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad 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 cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sendai with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 91mm | 6.6hrs | 14hrs | 11°C |
Sendai's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty 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 a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sendai with around 91mm 3.6 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 104mm | 7hrs | 15.2hrs | 15°C |
May is a damp month in Sendai and the temperature is generally mild.
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.
May is in the spring in Sendai and is typically the 5th 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 May is the 5th 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 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 126mm | 5.3hrs | 10.8hrs | 18°C |
Sendai's weather in June is typically warm and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Sendai.
June is in the summer in Sendai and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sendai with around 126mm 5 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 144mm | 5hrs | 11.7hrs | 22°C |
July in Sendai is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sendai, with some surprisingly 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 muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sendai with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 153mm | 6hrs | 12.8hrs | 25°C |
The weather in August in Sendai is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sendai, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Sendai and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sendai with around 153mm 6 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 174mm | 4.6hrs | 14hrs | 23°C |
Sendai's weather in September is typically warm, humid and 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 a good time to visit Sendai.
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 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sendai with around 174mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 104mm | 5.1hrs | 15.2hrs | 20°C |
October is a damp month in Sendai and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sendai.
October is in the fall / autumn in Sendai and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 69mm | 4.9hrs | 10.8hrs | 17°C |
The climate in Sendai during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sendai.
November is in the fall / autumn in Sendai and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sendai with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 38mm | 4.8hrs | 11.7hrs | 14°C |
December in Sendai is generally reasonably dry 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 cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sendai with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Sendai weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 38mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 6.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 5.1°C 41.2°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 174mm 6.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
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