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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.

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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

Sendai January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 43mm 5.1hrs 10.8hrs 12°C

January is a reasonably dry month in Sendai and the temperature is generally cool.

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 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.

Sendai weather in January »

February

Sendai February weather averages
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 fairly 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.

Sendai weather in February »

March

Sendai March weather averages
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.

Sendai weather in March »

April

Sendai April weather averages
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 fairly 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.

Sendai weather in April »

May

Sendai May weather averages
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 reasonably 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.

Sendai weather in May »

June

Sendai June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 126mm 5.3hrs 10.8hrs 18°C

June in Sendai is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably 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.

Sendai weather in June »

July

Sendai July weather averages
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 inordinately 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.

Sendai weather in July »

August

Sendai August weather averages
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.

Sendai weather in August »

September

Sendai September weather averages
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 reasonably 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.

Sendai weather in September »

October

Sendai October weather averages
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 quite 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.

Sendai weather in October »

November

Sendai November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 69mm 4.9hrs 10.8hrs 17°C

The weather in November in Sendai is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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.

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.

Sendai weather in November »

December

Sendai December weather averages
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 pretty 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.

Sendai weather in December »

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Sendai weather statistics
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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