When to visit
Sendai?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Sendai
Miyagi Prefecture · Japan

The best weather in Sendai is from May, June, October, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are May, June, September.some variation climate

Climate score
June
74

Excellent climate

🌦Humid

Temperature
15–23°C
Cool nights
Feels like
16–25°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
130mm
Moderate rain · 15 days
Sunshine
7.2h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
82%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
77
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun77JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score141925567774575562734919
ClimateColdColdColdColdCool & rainyHumidRainyRainyRainyCool & rainyColdCold
Temperature-3–5°C-2–6°C1–11°C5–16°C11–21°C15–23°C20–27°C22–28°C18–25°C11–19°C5–14°C0–8°C
Feels like-7–1°C-6–2°C-3–7°C2–14°C9–21°C16–25°C23–31°C25–33°C19–27°C9–18°C2–11°C-4–4°C
Precipitation70mm
14 days
54mm
11 days
99mm
11 days
103mm
10 days
103mm
10 days
130mm
15 days
196mm
21 days
192mm
20 days
189mm
18 days
141mm
11 days
61mm
9 days
64mm
13 days
Sunshine6.5h
☀︎ 66%
7.4h
☀︎ 69%
8.6h
☀︎ 72%
9.3h
☀︎ 70%
9.0h
☀︎ 63%
7.2h
☀︎ 48%
5.9h
☀︎ 41%
7.2h
☀︎ 53%
6.0h
☀︎ 48%
7.4h
☀︎ 66%
7.4h
☀︎ 73%
6.3h
☀︎ 66%
WindNW · 20 km/hW · 21 km/hW · 20 km/hSW · 19 km/hS · 17 km/hSE · 15 km/hSE · 13 km/hSE · 14 km/hE · 14 km/hNW · 15 km/hW · 16 km/hW · 18 km/h
Humidity (%)71%69%69%71%74%82%86%85%84%79%77%74%
Day length9.8h10.8h12.0h13.2h14.2h14.8h14.5h13.6h12.4h11.2h10.1h9.6h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sendai Tanabata Festival
Sendai Pageant of Starlight
Jozenji Street Jazz Festival
Sendai Aoba Matsuri
Sendai Cherry Blossom Season
Sendai Donto Festival
Events & Festivals
  • Sendai Tanabata FestivalfestivalSignature event
    August· 500k+ visitors

    As one of Japan's largest and most famous Tanabata festivals, this event transforms Sendai's streets with vibrant bamboo…

  • Sendai Pageant of Starlightfestival
    December· 50k+ visitors

    This enchanting winter illumination transforms Jozenji-dori Avenue into a tunnel of light, drawing visitors throughout D…

  • Jozenji Street Jazz Festivalfestival
    September· 50k+ visitors

    Held annually in September, this free outdoor jazz festival transforms Jozenji-dori Avenue into a vibrant stage for musi…

  • Sendai Aoba Matsuricultural
    May· 50k+ visitors

    This historical festival in May celebrates the city's founder, Date Masamune, with vibrant parades featuring samurai and…

  • Sendai Cherry Blossom Seasonnature
    April· 50k+ visitors

    From late March to early April, Sendai's parks and riverbanks burst into bloom with cherry blossoms, offering stunning n…

  • Sendai Donto Festivalreligious
    January· 5k+ visitors

    Held annually around January 14th at Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, this traditional event involves burning New Year's decorat…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Sendai?

The best weather in Sendai is from May, June, October, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are May, June, September (11–25 °C).

What is the weather like in Sendai?

Sendai has a climate with an overall score of 4.8/10. Annual temperatures range from -3 °C to 28 °C.

What is the hottest month in Sendai?

The hottest month in Sendai is August, with average highs of 28 °C and lows of 22 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Sendai?

The rainiest month in Sendai is July, with an average of 196 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Sendai?

Peak season in Sendai is August, October, November. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Sendai?

Shoulder season in Sendai falls in March, May, June, July, September, December. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.