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December in Sendai

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Weather varies through the month. Cold weather is the main drawback.

Some tradeoffs

Daytime high

46°F

Lows around 35°F

Precipitation

11 days/mo

Sun

4.5 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

When to visit

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Temperature

Cold by day, cold at night.

46°Ftypical December high

Typical range

Precipitation

Some precipitation is expected this month.

35%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.

4.5 hDecember sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryDecember Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In December, afternoons feel about 36° and nights feel near 29°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours

Clear sky

Partly cloudy skies this month.

42%December Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in December.

7 mphDecember Light breeze

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical December day

December late afternoons are around 43°F, easing to about 39°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning41°F

Rain20%

Cloud59%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Midday45°F

Rain22%

Cloud67%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Late afternoon43°F

Rain21%

Cloud57%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Early evening39°F

Rain22%

Cloud56%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Data table

View month-by-month numbers

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	41	30	2.6	11	4.9	72
Feb	43	30	1.9	10	5.5	70
Mar	50	36	3.4	12	5.9	67
Apr	60	45	3.9	11	6.5	68
May	69	55	4.2	12	6.3	74
Jun	75	64	5.3	14	5.2	81
Jul	82	71	7.2	18	4.3	84
Aug	84	73	6.9	18	4.7	84
Sep	78	66	6.4	15	4.3	82
Oct	68	54	5.4	11	4.8	78
Nov	57	43	2.6	10	4.9	76
Dec	46	35	2.5	11	4.5	74

Similar climates

Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Sendai with Kanazawa.

Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: reviewed station-normal observations.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

2.6

4.9

Feb

1.9

5.5

Mar

3.4

5.9

Apr

3.9

6.5

May

4.2

6.3

Jun

5.3

5.2

Jul

7.2

4.3

Aug

6.9

4.7

Sep

6.4

4.3

Oct

5.4

4.8

Nov

2.6

4.9

Dec

2.5

4.5

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	41	30	2.6	11	4.9	72
Feb	43	30	1.9	10	5.5	70
Mar	50	36	3.4	12	5.9	67
Apr	60	45	3.9	11	6.5	68
May	69	55	4.2	12	6.3	74
Jun	75	64	5.3	14	5.2	81
Jul	82	71	7.2	18	4.3	84
Aug	84	73	6.9	18	4.7	84
Sep	78	66	6.4	15	4.3	82
Oct	68	54	5.4	11	4.8	78
Nov	57	43	2.6	10	4.9	76
Dec	46	35	2.5	11	4.5	74

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	41	30	2.6	11	4.9	72
Feb	43	30	1.9	10	5.5	70
Mar	50	36	3.4	12	5.9	67
Apr	60	45	3.9	11	6.5	68
May	69	55	4.2	12	6.3	74
Jun	75	64	5.3	14	5.2	81
Jul	82	71	7.2	18	4.3	84
Aug	84	73	6.9	18	4.7	84
Sep	78	66	6.4	15	4.3	82
Oct	68	54	5.4	11	4.8	78
Nov	57	43	2.6	10	4.9	76
Dec	46	35	2.5	11	4.5	74

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	41	30	2.6	11	4.9	72
Feb	43	30	1.9	10	5.5	70
Mar	50	36	3.4	12	5.9	67
Apr	60	45	3.9	11	6.5	68
May	69	55	4.2	12	6.3	74
Jun	75	64	5.3	14	5.2	81
Jul	82	71	7.2	18	4.3	84
Aug	84	73	6.9	18	4.7	84
Sep	78	66	6.4	15	4.3	82
Oct	68	54	5.4	11	4.8	78
Nov	57	43	2.6	10	4.9	76
Dec	46	35	2.5	11	4.5	74

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	41	30	2.6	11	4.9	72
Feb	43	30	1.9	10	5.5	70
Mar	50	36	3.4	12	5.9	67
Apr	60	45	3.9	11	6.5	68
May	69	55	4.2	12	6.3	74
Jun	75	64	5.3	14	5.2	81
Jul	82	71	7.2	18	4.3	84
Aug	84	73	6.9	18	4.7	84
Sep	78	66	6.4	15	4.3	82
Oct	68	54	5.4	11	4.8	78
Nov	57	43	2.6	10	4.9	76
Dec	46	35	2.5	11	4.5	74

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	41	30	2.6	11	4.9	72
Feb	43	30	1.9	10	5.5	70
Mar	50	36	3.4	12	5.9	67
Apr	60	45	3.9	11	6.5	68
May	69	55	4.2	12	6.3	74
Jun	75	64	5.3	14	5.2	81
Jul	82	71	7.2	18	4.3	84
Aug	84	73	6.9	18	4.7	84
Sep	78	66	6.4	15	4.3	82
Oct	68	54	5.4	11	4.8	78
Nov	57	43	2.6	10	4.9	76
Dec	46	35	2.5	11	4.5	74

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	41	30	2.6	11	4.9	72
Feb	43	30	1.9	10	5.5	70
Mar	50	36	3.4	12	5.9	67
Apr	60	45	3.9	11	6.5	68
May	69	55	4.2	12	6.3	74
Jun	75	64	5.3	14	5.2	81
Jul	82	71	7.2	18	4.3	84
Aug	84	73	6.9	18	4.7	84
Sep	78	66	6.4	15	4.3	82
Oct	68	54	5.4	11	4.8	78
Nov	57	43	2.6	10	4.9	76
Dec	46	35	2.5	11	4.5	74