Winter (December to February)
Sharp cold with highs around 6° and lows near -2°, regular rain (12 rainy days per month on average). Not an ideal time for a leisure trip.
Chargement…
When to visit Japan
Climate · 10-year averages
When to visit Sendai?
Best time to visit Sendai: in Mayandin October. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall and sunshine, based on ten years of weather data.
Best time to go
In Mayandin October
Hottest month
August · 28°
Coldest month
January · -3°
Wettest month
July · 199 mm
Climate month by month
Bars: monthly rainfall. Lines: average highs and lows. Month color: our travel comfort index.
- JanuaryÀ éviter
5° / -3°
- Rain
- 64 mm · 13 d
- Sunshine
- 7.3 h/day
- Humidity
- 71%
- FebruaryÀ éviter
6° / -3°
- Rain
- 59 mm · 11 d
- Sunshine
- 8.0 h/day
- Humidity
- 69%
- MarchÀ éviter
11° / 1°
- Rain
- 101 mm · 10 d
- Sunshine
- 8.6 h/day
- Humidity
- 70%
- AprilCorrect
15° / 5°
- Rain
- 103 mm · 10 d
- Sunshine
- 9.5 h/day
- Humidity
- 71%
- MayIdéal
21° / 11°
- Rain
- 101 mm · 11 d
- Sunshine
- 9.3 h/day
- Humidity
- 74%
- JuneCorrect
23° / 15°
- Rain
- 144 mm · 15 d
- Sunshine
- 8.5 h/day
- Humidity
- 82%
- JulyMitigé
27° / 20°
- Rain
- 199 mm · 18 d
- Sunshine
- 7.8 h/day
- Humidity
- 86%
- AugustÀ éviter
28° / 21°
- Rain
- 183 mm · 19 d
- Sunshine
- 8.2 h/day
- Humidity
- 86%
- SeptemberCorrect
24° / 17°
- Rain
- 176 mm · 15 d
- Sunshine
- 7.4 h/day
- Humidity
- 83%
- OctoberTrès bien
19° / 10°
- Rain
- 153 mm · 11 d
- Sunshine
- 7.6 h/day
- Humidity
- 78%
- NovemberCorrect
14° / 5°
- Rain
- 62 mm · 9 d
- Sunshine
- 7.3 h/day
- Humidity
- 77%
- DecemberÀ éviter
8° / -0°
- Rain
- 70 mm · 13 d
- Sunshine
- 6.9 h/day
- Humidity
- 74%
2014–2023 averages from the ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus) via Open-Meteo. A day counts as a “rainy day” from 1 mm of rain.
Our take, season by season
Spring (March to May)
Cool weather with highs around 16° and lows near 5°, regular rain (10 rainy days per month on average). A decent time to go, as long as you're willing to make a few compromises.
Summer (June to August)
Pleasant warmth with highs around 26° and lows near 19°, very frequent rain (17 rainy days per month on average). A decent time to go, as long as you're willing to make a few compromises.
Fall (September to November)
Mild weather with highs around 19° and lows near 11°, regular rain (12 rainy days per month on average). A decent time to go, as long as you're willing to make a few compromises.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Sendai?
- The best time to visit Sendai is in Mayandin October, with highs between 19° and 21° and few rainy days.
- What is the hottest month in Sendai?
- August is the hottest month, with an average high of 28 °C.
- What is the coldest month in Sendai?
- January is the coldest month, with an average low of -3 °C.
- When does it rain the most in Sendai?
- July is the wettest month (199 mm, about 18 rainy days). The driest is February (59 mm).
- When should you avoid Sendai?
- The least favorable months are in Augustandfrom December to March: too hot, too cold, or too rainy to make the most of your trip.
More practical info: Japan
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Public holidaysEvery public holiday of the year, plus the next one coming up.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Emergency NumbersPolice, ambulance, and fire department numbers for every country.
- TippingHow much to tip at restaurants, in taxis, and at hotels.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Japan?