Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
With daytime temperatures of 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows of 2°C (36°F), December in Sendai brings low temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 66 mm (2.6 in) falls on average.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June, August and October typically offer the best weather for Sendai.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Sendai typically drop from around 11°C (52°F) at the start of December to approximately 7°C (45°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from -1°C (30°F) to 3°C (37°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Sendai spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 49 years of weather observations (1976-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Sendai.
Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Japan in December →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Sendai in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
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