Sendai weather in May (Miyagi, Japan)

Can you expect sunny skies in Sendai in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In May, Sendai typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 19°C, cooling down at night to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Sendai in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 190 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, August and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sendai climate page with graphs.

 

Sendai, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 190 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 47%  

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Sendai, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sendai.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.