Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sendai Climate
Sendai is a city in Japan (18) with a population of about 92,403. Its average annual temperature is 16.6°C (62°F), with roughly 2263 mm of rain per year.
16.6°C
Avg Temp
2263
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Sendai Climate
Sendai has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F) and receives about 2263 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.6°C
Avg Temp
2263
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 43° | 90 mm |
| February | 7° / 45° | 103 mm |
| March | 11° / 51° | 149 mm |
| April | 15° / 60° | 209 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 232 mm |
| June | 23° / 73° | 404 mm |
| July | 26° / 80° | 353 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 226 mm |
| September | 24° / 75° | 216 mm |
| October | 19° / 66° | 106 mm |
| November | 14° / 56° | 92 mm |
| December | 8° / 47° | 83 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Sendai
The most comfortable months to visit Sendai are typically October, November and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 2°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sendai are typically October, November and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sendai, Japan has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C and about 2263 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Sendai average about 31°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.