Climate Insights for Sendai

The climate in Sendai is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1,385 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sendai receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sendai is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 112cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Sendai is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 54.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Sendai receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sendai is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 28°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 44in accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Sendai vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Sendai vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 33°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Sendai is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,385 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 217 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 51 mm. That's 166 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 112cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 38cm.Sendai is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 8.5 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2 in. That's 6.5 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 44in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 15in.

Sendai is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Sendai is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sendai based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sendai based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.