Japan Weather Today日本語Sendai weather today
Tohoku's biggest city, the 'City of Trees', and a base for Matsushima Bay and the northern mountains. Here is today's forecast, the best time to go and what to expect in every season.
Best time to visit Sendai
May to June and September to October: mild and comfortable.
Sendai weather through the year
- Winters are cold, with snow from December to March, heavier on the Sea of Japan side and in the mountains.
- The rainy season usually runs from mid June to late July.
- Summers are warm but milder than in Tokyo, with fewer very hot days.
- Autumn is crisp and clear, with bright autumn leaves in October.
Sendai by season
Spring (March to May)
What to do: Cherry blossom in mid April, a little later than in Tokyo.
What to wear: A warm jacket; spring arrives late and April can be chilly.
Summer (June to August)
What to do: The Tanabata festival fills the streets with paper decorations in early August.
What to wear: Light clothes and a light layer for the evening.
Autumn (September to November)
What to do: Autumn leaves in the mountains nearby, like Akiu and Naruko, in October.
What to wear: A sweater and jacket; nights get cold from October.
Winter (December to February)
What to do: Cold but not very snowy in the city; the Pageant of Starlight illuminates the avenues in December.
What to wear: A warm winter coat, gloves, a hat and boots with grip.
More than a forecast
- Hour-by-hour forecast with rain timing, feels-like temperature, UV and daily tips.
- Rain radar from JMA, 3 hours back and 15 hours ahead, plus live Himawari satellite clouds.
- Official warnings: heavy rain, heatstroke alerts, earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons, in plain English.
- Trip planner and road trips: the weather for every stop, and every rest stop on your route.
- 7 languages: English, 日本語, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español and 한국어.
Questions
What is the weather in Sendai today?
The 5-day forecast on this page updates automatically. Open the app for the hour-by-hour forecast, rain timing and official JMA warnings for Sendai.
When is the best time to visit Sendai?
May to June and September to October: mild and comfortable.
When is the rainy season in Sendai?
The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from mid June to late July.
Does it snow in Sendai?
Snow is common from December to March; check train and road information in heavy snow.
Is there a free weather app for Sendai in English?
Yes. Japan Weather Today is free, needs no sign-up and works in English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Korean. It runs in your browser and can be added to your home screen.
