Sendai in December
4.9out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 6°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
6°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
11Rainy days (58 mm)
9:21 hDaylight
06:52Sunrise · 16:13 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 6°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Nights fall to about 0°C
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -3°C | 64 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.4 |
| February | 4°C | -3°C | 50 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.7 |
| March | 8°C | 0°C | 86 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.2 |
| April | 14°C | 6°C | 95 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.3 |
| May | 19°C | 11°C | 102 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 22°C | 16°C | 132 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| July | 26°C | 20°C | 184 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.3 |
| August | 27°C | 21°C | 170 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.4 |
| September | 24°C | 17°C | 169 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.8 |
| October | 18°C | 11°C | 139 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.8 |
| November | 12°C | 5°C | 62 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 6°C | 0°C | 58 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Sendai in December?
Daytime highs average 6°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit Sendai?
The best months are May, June, September, October.