Sendai
A tanabata star festival that fills the streets with thousands of handmade paper streamers every summer, a feudal-era castle ruin with sweeping views over the plain, and a gateway feel to the rugged Sanriku coast further north.
The best time to visit Sendai is Apr–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (77°F). Local time there is 17:08 (UTC+9).
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In season
The year at a glance
April · high 57°F · rain 4.1in · 13.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Natori, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C41°F | 46mm1.8in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| February | 7°C44°F | 46mm1.8in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| March | 11°C51°F | 96mm3.8in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 14°C57°F | 104mm4.1in | 13.1h13.1h | in the recommended window |
| May | 19°C66°F | 109mm4.3in | 14.2h14.2h | in the recommended window |
| June | 22°C71°F | 149mm5.9in | 14.8h14.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 25°C77°F | 212mm8.3in | 14.6h14.6h | in the recommended window |
| August | 28°C82°F | 134mm5.3in | 13.6h13.6h | in the recommended window |
| September | 24°C76°F | 162mm6.4in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| October | 19°C66°F | 169mm6.7in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| November | 14°C58°F | 55mm2.2in | 10.0h10.0h | |
| December | 8°C46°F | 55mm2.2in | 9.5h9.5h |
Good to know
- Currency
- JPY · yen
- Language
- Japanese
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, no adapter needed. 100 V there, 120 V at home — check your charger says 100-240 V.
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