Average Monthly Sunshine in Sendai

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Sendai receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Sendai changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 1843 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in April and a subtle dip in July.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 6.5 hours daily sunshine in April, it dips to 4.1 hours in July.

Sendai’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

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

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.