Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sendai Climate
Sendai is a city in Japan (24) with a population of about 1,096,704. Its average annual temperature is 12.3°C (54°F), with roughly 1220 mm of rain per year.
12.3°C
Avg Temp
1220
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Sendai Climate
Sendai has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F) and receives about 1220 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.3°C
Avg Temp
1220
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / 34° | 41 mm |
| February | 2° / 35° | 52 mm |
| March | 5° / 40° | 69 mm |
| April | 10° / 51° | 92 mm |
| May | 15° / 59° | 101 mm |
| June | 19° / 66° | 135 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 158 mm |
| August | 25° / 76° | 163 mm |
| September | 21° / 69° | 193 mm |
| October | 15° / 59° | 108 mm |
| November | 9° / 48° | 70 mm |
| December | 4° / 39° | 38 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 June, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -2°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sendai are typically June, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sendai, Japan has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C and about 1220 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 28°C (82°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.