Sendai, Japan - Weather and Climate
The weather in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan can vary greatly throughout the year.
Temperatures shift from warm
to cold over the course of the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a complete picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Sendai. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -1°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Sendai has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1433 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 194 mm of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less snow/rainfall, with 62 mm over 21 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sendai Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Sendai varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 6.5 hours of daily sun in April, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in July, with about 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sendai.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 84%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s and 4 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in June, July and August and highest during March.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Sendai
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Sendai in Japan
During the months of June, July and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August, September and October.
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 194 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
April is the sunniest month with an average of 195 hours of sunshine.
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