Yearly weather and climate in Sendai, Japan
The yearly weather in Sendai runs from around -3°C in January to 29°C in August. April is the driest month at 10 rainy days; July the wettest at 22. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.
Sunshine
Expect up to 9.5 hours of clear skies in Aug, but only 6.4 hours in Dec. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Jul (259mm over 22 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 9°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Sendai, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 542°-327°13Jan
- 744°-228°12Feb
- 1152°133°11Mar
- 1661°542°10Apr
- 2170°1151°11May
- 2476°1661°14Jun
- 2882°2169°22Jul
- 2985°2272°19Aug
- 2578°1865°17Sep
- 1967°1051°11Oct
- 1458°540°10Nov
- 846°031°13Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Apr is typically driest at 10 days (101mm); Jul the wettest at 22 days (259mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5°C | -3°C | 13 | 74mm |
| Feb | 7°C | -2°C | 12 | 65mm |
| Mar | 11°C | 1°C | 11 | 104mm |
| Apr | 16°C | 5°C | 10 | 101mm |
| May | 21°C | 11°C | 11 | 122mm |
| Jun | 24°C | 16°C | 14 | 131mm |
| Jul | 28°C | 21°C | 22 | 259mm |
| Aug | 29°C | 22°C | 19 | 170mm |
| Sep | 25°C | 18°C | 17 | 194mm |
| Oct | 19°C | 10°C | 11 | 87mm |
| Nov | 14°C | 5°C | 10 | 66mm |
| Dec | 8°C | 0°C | 13 | 71mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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