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When to go to Sendai, by the numbers
- Months with average highs between 15°C and 25°C and fewer than 10 wet days: April, May and October.
- Fewest wet days: February (5.0 days).
- Quietest hotels in 2025 (Miyagi Prefecture): January (47.4%), February (55.4%) and December (57.4%).
- Busiest hotels in 2025 (Miyagi Prefecture): October (68.2%), August (67.3%) and November (65.5%).
- Plum blossom: around 1 March on average.
- Cherry blossom: around 8 April on average.
- Hydrangea: around 30 June on average.
- Autumn leaves (maple): around 21 November on average.
- Ginkgo turns yellow: around 23 November on average.
What to wear in Sendai, month by month
| Month | Level | Average high | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Cold | 5.6°C | 5.6 days |
| February | Cold | 6.5°C | 5.0 days |
| March | Chilly | 10.0°C | 7.1 days |
| April | Cool | 15.5°C | 7.7 days |
| May | Mild | 20.2°C | 8.8 days |
| June | Mild | 23.1°C | 10.3 days |
| July | Warm | 26.6°C | 13.3 days |
| August | Warm | 28.2°C | 10.9 days |
| September | Warm | 25.0°C | 11.2 days |
| October | Cool | 19.8°C | 8.2 days |
| November | Chilly | 14.1°C | 5.7 days |
| December | Cold | 8.3°C | 5.6 days |
How busy Sendai is, month by month
- Jan47.4%
- Feb55.4%
- Mar57.5%
- Apr57.5%
- May57.7%
- Jun59.7%
- Jul64.2%
- Aug67.3%
- Sep63.5%
- Oct68.2%
- Nov65.5%
- Dec57.4%
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sendai?
Months with average highs between 15°C and 25°C and fewer than 10 wet days: April, May and October. Fewest wet days: February (5.0 days).
What is the hottest month in Sendai?
August has the highest average high, 28.2°C (83°F). January has the lowest, 5.6°C (42°F) (JMA, 1991–2020).
What is the rainiest month in Sendai?
September has the most precipitation (192.6 mm), and July has the most wet days (13.3 days) (JMA, 1991–2020).
Sendai weather month by month
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Sendai station (39 m above sea level). Months with their own page are linked; the others follow.
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Wet days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6°C | −1.3°C | 42.3 mm | 5.6 days | 149 hours |
| February | 6.5°C | −1.1°C | 33.9 mm | 5.0 days | 155 hours |
| March | 10.0°C | 1.4°C | 74.4 mm | 7.1 days | 179 hours |
| April | 15.5°C | 6.3°C | 90.2 mm | 7.7 days | 194 hours |
| May | 20.2°C | 11.7°C | 110.2 mm | 8.8 days | 192 hours |
| June | 23.1°C | 16.1°C | 143.7 mm | 10.3 days | 144 hours |
| July | 26.6°C | 20.2°C | 178.4 mm | 13.3 days | 126 hours |
| August | 28.2°C | 21.6°C | 157.8 mm | 10.9 days | 144 hours |
| September | 25.0°C | 18.0°C | 192.6 mm | 11.2 days | 128 hours |
| October | 19.8°C | 11.9°C | 150.6 mm | 8.2 days | 147 hours |
| November | 14.1°C | 5.6°C | 58.7 mm | 5.7 days | 143 hours |
| December | 8.3°C | 0.9°C | 44.1 mm | 5.6 days | 136 hours |
- Jan5.6°C
- Feb6.5°C
- Mar10.0°C
- Apr15.5°C
- May20.2°C
- Jun23.1°C
- Jul26.6°C
- Aug28.2°C
- Sep25.0°C
- Oct19.8°C
- Nov14.1°C
- Dec8.3°C
Events in Sendai through the year
| Event | Month | When |
|---|---|---|
| Matsutaki-sai (Donto-sai) at Osaki Hachimangu大崎八幡宮 松焚祭（どんと祭） | Jan | Every year on 14 January Official page |
| Sendai Hatsuuri (New Year sales)仙台初売り | Jan | Every year from 2 January Official page |
| Sendai Folk Performing Arts Plaza at Sendai Ryokusaikanせんだい郷土芸能ひろば in 仙臺緑彩館 | Feb and Mar | Several Sundays in February and March Official page |
| Sendai Tsutsujigaoka Park Cherry Blossom Festival仙台榴岡公園 桜まつり | Mar and Apr | From late March to mid-April (south entrance area until early May). 26 March – 19 April 2026. Official page |
| Nishi Park Sakuragaoka Hanami西公園 櫻岡花見 | Apr | Early to late April, depending on blossom conditions Official page |
| more TOHOKU Marche (4th, November)more TOHOKU マルシェ（第4回） | Nov | 7 and 8 November 2026 (fourth of four sessions in 2026) Official page |
| Autumn leaves at Zuihoden瑞鳳殿の紅葉 | Nov | Late November Official page |
| SENDAI Pageant of StarlightSENDAI光のページェント | Dec | Early to late December (2025: 5 to 28 December; 2026 dates not yet published on the page) Official page |
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Sources for this page
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- Normals for 1991–2020: Sendai (仙台), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Normals for 1991–2020: Sendai (仙台), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 final figures (宿泊旅行統計調査 2025年 年の確定値)Japan Tourism Agency
- Biological season observations (生物季節観測の情報)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Yearly records of flowering and leaf colour since 1953 (生物季節観測累年値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Matsutaki-sai (Donto-sai) at Osaki Hachimangu (大崎八幡宮 松焚祭（どんと祭）)Osaki Hachimangu
- Sendai Hatsuuri (New Year sales) (仙台初売り)Sendai Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Sendai Folk Performing Arts Plaza at Sendai Ryokusaikan (せんだい郷土芸能ひろば in 仙臺緑彩館)Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association (SenTIA)
- Sendai Tsutsujigaoka Park Cherry Blossom Festival (仙台榴岡公園 桜まつり)Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association (SenTIA)
- Nishi Park Sakuragaoka Hanami (西公園 櫻岡花見)Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association (SenTIA)
- more TOHOKU Marche (4th, November) (more TOHOKU マルシェ（第4回）)Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association (Sendai Tabi Biyori)
- Autumn leaves at Zuihoden (瑞鳳殿の紅葉)Zuihoden (Zuihoden Mausoleum)
- SENDAI Pageant of Starlight (SENDAI光のページェント)Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association (SenTIA)