Sendai weather in May

In May, Sendai has an average high of 20.2°C (68°F) and an average low of 11.7°C (53°F). Expect about 9 rainy days (110 mm, 4.3 in of rain for the month). Daytime highs are 4.7°C warmer than in April.

Average high20.2°C / 68°F
Average low11.7°C / 53°F
Daily average15.6°C / 60°F
Rain110 mm / 4.3 in
Rainy days (1 mm or more)9 days
Sunshine192 hours in the month

Averages for 1991–2020 at the Japan Meteorological Agency's Sendai weather station. Individual years vary.

What's in bloom in May

No cherry blossoms, plum blossoms or autumn colors are usually out in Sendai in May. See other months for the flower seasons.

What to wear

Long or short sleeves with a thin layer for the evening.

Sendai month by month

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Other cities in May

CityHigh / lowRainy days
Tokyo24° / 15°C10
Kyoto25° / 15°C10
Osaka25° / 16°C10
Nara25° / 14°C10
Hiroshima24° / 15°C9
Fukuoka24° / 16°C9
Nagoya25° / 15°C10
Sapporo18° / 9°C9
Naha27° / 22°C11

See Japan weather in May for all regions.

Source: Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals 1991–2020 and phenological observations (processed by Japan Bloom Calendar). Not a forecast.