When to go · Sendai
Sendai, month by month
The best months for Sendai: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.6 °C / -1 °C, 8 rain days43 °F / 30 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.7 °C / -1 °C, 7 rain days45 °F / 30 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.10 °C / 1 °C, 9 rain days50 °F / 34 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Sendai's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.16 °C / 6 °C, 9 rain days61 °F / 43 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Sendai's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.20 °C / 12 °C, 10 rain days68 °F / 54 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Jul (rainy season), Aug (humid, typhoon season).23 °C / 16 °C, 12 rain days73 °F / 61 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Jul (rainy season), Aug (humid, typhoon season).27 °C / 20 °C, 14 rain days81 °F / 68 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Jul (rainy season), Aug (humid, typhoon season).28 °C / 22 °C, 12 rain days82 °F / 72 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.25 °C / 18 °C, 12 rain days77 °F / 64 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Sendai's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.20 °C / 12 °C, 9 rain days68 °F / 54 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Sendai's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.14 °C / 6 °C, 7 rain days57 °F / 43 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.8 °C / 1 °C, 7 rain days46 °F / 34 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday