Climate of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Point-value climate at Sendai (Miyagi Prefecture, Japan). Population approximately 2,250,000.
Located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, Sendai has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 2,250,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 1.3°C / 34.3°F in January to 24.6°C / 76.3°F in August, with rainfall varying from 39 mm / 1.5 in (December) to 192 mm / 7.6 in (September) — about 1225 mm / 48.2 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sendai's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3°C34.3°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Snowy |
| February | 1.7°C35.1°F | 52 mm2″ | Snowy |
| March | 4.6°C40.3°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| April | 10.4°C50.7°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| May | 15.3°C59.5°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
| June | 18.9°C66°F | 136 mm5.4″ | — |
| July | 22.7°C72.9°F | 158 mm6.2″ | — |
| August | 24.6°C76.3°F | 165 mm6.5″ | — |
| September | 20.7°C69.3°F | 192 mm7.6″ | — |
| October | 14.9°C58.8°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| November | 9°C48.2°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| December | 4.1°C39.4°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sendai?
Sendai does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Sendai's warmest month is August at an average of 24.6°C / 76.3°F, and its driest month is December with about 39 mm / 1.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Sendai?
Sendai, in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 1.3°C / 34.3°F in January to 24.6°C / 76.3°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1225 mm / 48.2 in, with the wettest month being September (192 mm / 7.6 in) and the driest December (39 mm / 1.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Sendai in August?
The average temperature in Sendai in August is 24.6°C / 76.3°F, with rainfall of about 165 mm / 6.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Sendai?
The driest month in Sendai is December, with about 39 mm / 1.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 4.1°C / 39.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Sendai?
The wettest month in Sendai is September, with approximately 192 mm / 7.6 in of average monthly rainfall.