Sendai & Matsushima→
Station: SendaiSendai, Matsushima, Zuihoden, Akiu Onsen
High
15.5℃
Low
6.3℃
- Precip.
- 90.2mm
- Sunshine
- 194h
- Sunset
- 18:11
Highs of 15.5°C, mornings around 6°C. Average cherry blossom opening is April 8
Tohoku Weather Guide
Tohoku Weather in April: What to Wear & Expect
April in Tohoku is when the cherry blossoms bloom their way from south to north. Sendai's high is 15.5°C and mornings are around 6°C. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the average blooming dates are April 8 in Sendai, April 13 in Yamagata, April 17 in Akita, April 18 in Morioka and April 22 in Aomori. Cherry blossom festivals are held at Kitakami Tenshochi, Kakunodate and Hirosaki Park, and from the end of the month Golden Week brings huge crowds. Mornings and evenings are still cold, so don't forget a jacket.
- Sendai high
- 15.5℃
- Sendai low
- 6.3℃
- Sendai rainfall
- 90.2mm
- Sendai sunset
- 18:11
Overview
Tohoku in April: Key Points
- ✓Sendai's high is 15.5°C, with mornings around 6°C. Mornings and evenings are cold
- ✓Average cherry blossom opening: April 8 in Sendai, April 22 in Aomori
- ✓Cherry blossom festivals at Kitakami Tenshochi, Kakunodate and Hirosaki Park
- ✓Snow still remains in snowy areas such as Obanazawa
By Area
April Weather by Area
Temperature, precipitation, snow and sunshine are climate normals (1991-2020). Sunset is for April 15.
Hiraizumi & Ichinoseki→
Station: IchinosekiHiraizumi, Chusonji, Motsuji, Geibikei Gorge
High
16.0℃
Low
4.0℃
- Precip.
- 86.6mm
- Sunshine
- 178h
- Sunset
- 18:11
Highs of 16.0°C, mornings around 4°C. Comfortable in the daytime
Morioka & Koiwai→
Station: MoriokaMorioka, Koiwai Farm, Mt. Iwate, Tsunagi Onsen
High
14.4℃
Low
3.2℃
- Precip.
- 85.4mm
- Sunshine
- 171h
- Sunset
- 18:12
Highs of 14.4°C, mornings around 3°C. Average cherry blossom opening is April 18
Aomori & Hakkoda→
Station: AomoriAomori, Hakkoda, Sukayu Onsen, Sannai-Maruyama Site
High
13.7℃
Low
4.1℃
- Precip.
- 68.7mm
- Sunshine
- 179h
- Sunset
- 18:15
Highs around 14°C. Average cherry blossom opening is April 22
Hirosaki→
Station: HirosakiHirosaki, Hirosaki Castle, Mt. Iwaki, Hirosaki Park
High
14.3℃
Low
3.2℃
- Precip.
- 65.8mm
- Sunshine
- 183h
- Sunset
- 18:16
Highs of 14.3°C, mornings around 3°C. The season of the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival
Lake Towada & Oirase→
Station: YasumiyaOirase Stream, Lake Towada, Yasumiya, Yakeyama
High
10.0℃
Low
0.9℃
- Precip.
- 108.1mm
- Sunshine
- 163h
- Sunset
- 18:14
Highs of 10.0°C at Yasumiya, mornings around 1°C. Still chilly
Kakunodate, Lake Tazawa & Nyuto Onsen→
Station: KakunodateKakunodate, Samurai District, Lake Tazawa, Nyuto Onsen
High
14.7℃
Low
2.9℃
- Precip.
- 129.1mm
- Max snow depth
- 14cm
- Sunset
- 18:14
Highs of 14.7°C, mornings around 3°C. Kakunodate's cherry blossom festival from late April
Yamagata, Zao & Yamadera→
Station: YamagataYamagata, Zao, Yamadera, Zao Onsen
High
16.4℃
Low
4.7℃
- Precip.
- 63.9mm
- Sunshine
- 176h
- Sunset
- 18:13
Yamagata's high is 16.4°C. Average cherry blossom opening is April 13
Ginzan Onsen & Obanazawa→
Station: ObanazawaGinzan Onsen, Obanazawa, Oishida
High
14.0℃
Low
2.8℃
- Precip.
- 68.4mm
- Max snow depth
- 30cm
- Sunset
- 18:13
Obanazawa's average maximum snow depth is 30 cm. Snow still lingers
Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku→
Station: WakamatsuAizu-Wakamatsu, Tsuruga Castle, Ouchi-juku, Higashiyama Onsen
High
16.6℃
Low
4.3℃
- Precip.
- 63.1mm
- Sunshine
- 172h
- Sunset
- 18:14
Highs of 16.6°C, mornings around 4°C. Mornings and evenings are still cold
What to Wear
What to Wear in Tohoku in April
Tops
Long-sleeved shirt or T-shirt with a thin knit
Outerwear
Light down jacket or lined coat, for mornings, evenings and nighttime cherry blossom viewing
Bottoms
Long pants
Shoes
Comfortable sneakers; waterproof shoes for areas where snow remains
Accessories
A stole or gloves for nighttime cherry blossom viewing
Even when days are warm, mornings and evenings drop into single digits. If you're going to see the evening illuminations, a winter jacket will keep you comfortable.
Good to Know
Good to Know
Cherry blossoms move from south to north
Average blooming dates range from April 8 in Sendai to April 22 in Aomori, a gap of about 2 weeks. Check the bloom status to match your itinerary.
Nighttime cherry blossom viewing gets cold
Illuminations at places like Hirosaki Park continue into the night. Temperatures drop after dark, so bring a warm jacket.
Hachimantai's Snow Corridor
The Hachimantai Aspite Line usually reopens after its winter closure in mid to late April, letting you drive through a snow corridor lined with snow walls several meters high. The opening date varies from year to year.
Golden Week is extremely crowded
From the end of the month, the holiday period brings huge crowds to famous cherry blossom spots and hot spring resorts. Book accommodation and trains early.
Events
April Events & Highlights
Kitakami Tenshochi Cherry Blossom Festival
Kitakami, IwateUsually early to late AprilA row of cherry trees stretches for 2 km along the Kitakami River. Koinobori (carp streamers) flying over the river, horse-drawn carriages along the cherry-lined path and the evening illuminations are its signature attractions.
Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival
Kakunodate, AkitaUsually late April to May 5Weeping cherry trees designated as a national natural monument color the samurai district street, and a row of Somei-Yoshino cherry trees stretches about 2 km along the bank of the Hinokinai River.
Held in Hirosaki Park, where about 2,600 cherry trees of 52 varieties bloom. Highlights include illuminations from sunset to 22:00 and hanaikada (flower rafts) of fallen petals floating on the outer moat.
Read the guide：Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival →Dates change every year. Please check the official websites before you go.
FAQ
FAQ
Q. What's the temperature in Sendai in April?＋
On average, the high is 15.5°C and the low is 6.3°C. Days become comfortable, but mornings and evenings are still cold.
Q. When do the cherry blossoms bloom in Tohoku?＋
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the average blooming dates are April 8 in Sendai, April 13 in Yamagata, April 17 in Akita, April 18 in Morioka and April 22 in Aomori. They vary from year to year.
Q. What should I wear in Tohoku in April?＋
Long sleeves with a thin knit, plus a light down jacket or coat for mornings and evenings. For nighttime cherry blossom viewing, a winter jacket will keep you comfortable.
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Tohoku TripPR
Other Months
Tohoku Weather in Other Months
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperatures are from a representative station in each area; actual weather varies from year to year.