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Current weather and clothing

The weather information shown here is the information closest to the station in question. Please note that there may be slight differences.

Yearly temperature changes and recommended clothing

Clothing recommendations for each temperature range

When traveling in Japan with the following average temperatures, the recommended clothing is as follows:

Monthly changes in temperature, precipitation, and snowfall (1991~2020 average, Japan Meteorological Agency survey)

Winter

December

In December, it is very cold with an average temperature of 4.5 degrees Celsius. You should wear a warm winter coat, gloves, hat, and scarf, along with warm boots or shoes.

January

In January, it is very cold with an average temperature of 2 degrees Celsius. The weather is dry with very little rainfall. You should wear a warm winter coat, gloves, hat, and scarf, along with warm boots or shoes.

February

In February, it is still very cold, with an average temperature of 2.4 degrees Celsius. Like January, the weather is dry with very little rainfall. You should wear the same clothing as you would in January: a warm winter coat, gloves, hat, and scarf, along with warm boots or shoes.

Spring

March

In March, the temperature begins to warm up slightly, with an average temperature of 5.5 degrees Celsius. However, it is still quite chilly, and there is still little rainfall. You should wear a lighter winter coat or a heavy jacket, along with a hat, gloves, and scarf. You may also want to wear warmer shoes or boots.

April

In April, it starts to feel like spring with an average temperature of 10.7 degrees Celsius. It is still cool, but there is less chance of rainfall. You can start to wear lighter jackets, but you should still bring a warm layer, like a sweater, just in case.

May

In May, the temperature continues to warm up, with an average temperature of 15.6 degrees Celsius. It is a great time to enjoy the spring weather. You can wear light jackets or sweaters, and comfortable pants, skirts, or dresses.

Summer

June

In June, it is warm with an average temperature of 19.2 degrees Celsius. It can be quite humid, so you may want to wear lighter clothing made of breathable materials, like cotton or linen.

July

In July, it is very warm with an average temperature of 22.9 degrees Celsius. It is also very humid, so you should wear lightweight and breathable clothing like cotton or linen t-shirts, shorts, or skirts.

August

In August, it is hot with an average temperature of 24.4 degrees Celsius. It is still very humid, so you should continue to wear lightweight and breathable clothing like cotton or linen. You can also wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun.

Autumn

September

In September, the temperature starts to cool down with an average temperature of 21.2 degrees Celsius. It is still warm, but you may want to bring a light jacket or sweater in case it gets chilly.

October

In October, it starts to feel like fall with an average temperature of 15.7 degrees Celsius. It can be quite cool, especially in the evenings, so you should wear a light jacket or sweater. You can also wear long pants and closed-toe shoes or boots.

November

In November, it is getting colder with an average temperature of 9.8 degrees Celsius. You should wear a warm coat or jacket, a hat, gloves, and a scarf. You can also wear long pants and closed-toe shoes or boots.

Recommended tourist destinations

Matsushima Bay

Matsushima, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun 981-0213 Miyagi Prefecture
This beautiful bay with 200 small islands covered with pine trees has long been known as one of the most scenic spots in Japan.
Take the JR Senseki Line from JR Sendai Station to Matsushima-kaigan Station. The trip takes 30 minutes one way.

Sendai Castle Ruins

1 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0862 Miyagi Prefecture
There is no castle tower or other structure, only stone walls, but the view of the city of Sendai is magnificent.

Zuihoden

23-2 Otamayashita, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0814 Miyagi Prefecture
The mausoleum of the Date clan, which once ruled the area around Sendai. Approximately 7 minutes by cab from Sendai Station.

Jozenji-dori Avenue

Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi
This is a main street in the center of Sendai City, lined with beautiful zelkova trees, about 700 meters long. It is a representative spot of Sendai.

Ruins of the Great East Japan Earthquake Sedai Arahama Elementary School

32-1 Arahama Shinborihata, Wakabayashi-ku, Sendai 984-0033 Miyagi Prefecture
Ruins of an elementary school showing the damage caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.

Where to leave your luggage

JR Sendai Station is a large station with three floors and seven coin locker locations.
1) 1st floor, West Exit Taxi Stand
2) 2nd floor, next to the central ticket gate
3) 2nd floor, in front of the central ticket gate
4) 2nd floor, in front of the police box at the west exit
5) 3rd floor, near the Shinkansen central exit
6) 3rd floor, Gourmet Street (Gyutan Street) entrance
7) 3rd floor, Gourmet Street (Sushi Street) entrance

At Sendai Station, there is a “Suica Locker Search System Machine” near the central ticket gate on the 2nd floor. You can see the availability and locations there, so please use it.

Recommended hotels and inns

Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East

1-1-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8487 Miyagi Prefecture
Directly connected to JR Sendai Station
Hoetl class: 3
Hotel style: Charming, Family

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Richmond Hotel Premier Sendai Ekimae

1-1-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8487 Miyagi Prefecture
3-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station.
Hoetl class: 4
Hotel style: Mid-range, Modern

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Sendai Washington Hotel

4-10-8 Chuo Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0021 Miyagi Prefecture
3-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station.
Hoetl class: 3
Hotel style: Trendy, Modern

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Sendai

2-4-6 Honcho, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0014 Miyagi Prefecture
12 minutes walk from JR Sendai Station West Exit. 1 minute walk from Hirose-dori Subway Station
Hoetl class: 3
Hotel style: Mid-range, Modern

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Almont Hotel Sendai

3-4-10 Chuo Aobaku, Sendai 980-0021 Miyagi Prefecture
5 minutes walk from JR Sendai Station West Exit.
Hoetl class: 3
Hotel style: Family, Charming

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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai

1-2-37 Tsutsujigaoka, Miyagino-ku, Sendai 983-0852 Miyagi Prefecture
2 minutes walk from JR Sendai Station East Exit.
Hoetl class: 3
Hotel style: Mid-range, Modern

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Hotel JAL City Sendai

1-2-12 Kakyoin, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0013 Miyagi Prefecture
3 minutes walk from JR Sendai Station West Exit.
Hoetl class: 3
Hotel style: Business

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