Sendai Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Sendai vary. From a high of 195 hours in April, to a low of 124 hours in July, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1843 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. April sees up to 6.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. July, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.1 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 28%.

Sendai enjoys an average of 1843 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

July, Sendai’s wettest month, receives 175 mm (6.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sendai Precipitation page.