Weather in Sendai in May
In an average May, Sendai sees a daily high around 17°C and a low around 12°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 17°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 13°C to 20°C |
| Average low | 12°C |
| Typical low range | 9°C to 15°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
27°C
2026-05-18
Lowest
8°C
2001-05-01
Low
Highest
19°C
2017-05-31
Lowest
4°C
2026-05-02
Feels-like
Highest
28°C
2026-05-18
Lowest
-2°C
2026-05-02
Humidity
Highest
15.6 g/m³
2017-05-31
Lowest
5.0 g/m³
1988-05-08
Wind
Highest
49 km/h
2011-05-30
Lowest
5 km/h
2026-05-15
Gust
Highest
80 km/h
2011-05-30
Lowest
14 km/h
2009-05-11
Precip
Wettest
226 mm
2012
Driest
49 mm
2003
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