What is the current water temperature in Qingdao?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Qingdao?

As of now, in Qingdao, the water temperature is 6.82°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Qingdao

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Qingdao. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

44.3

°F

January 5, 12:53

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

44.4°F

Tomorrow:

44.0°F

Sunrise:

07:10

Sunset:

16:58

Day Length:

9 h. 48 min.

Qingdao in January

Minimum:

42.4°F

Average:

45.0°F

Maximum:

47.5°F

Sea water temperature in Qingdao today

As of now, in Qingdao, the water temperature is 44.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 42.1°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 43.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 42.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 44.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Qingdao

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	46.0°F	45.0°F	45.0°F
Jan 2	45.3°F	43.9°F	44.6°F
Jan 3	44.6°F	44.8°F	44.5°F
Jan 4	44.4°F	44.9°F	44.5°F
Jan 5	44.3°F	44.7°F	44.3°F
Jan 6	44.0°F	45.0°F	44.1°F
Jan 7	43.8°F	44.5°F	43.8°F
Jan 8	43.7°F	44.1°F	43.8°F
Jan 9	43.5°F	44.1°F	43.6°F
Jan 10	43.3°F	43.6°F	43.3°F
Jan 11	43.0°F	43.0°F	43.1°F
Jan 12	42.6°F	42.5°F	42.7°F
Dec 22	48.3°F	48.6°F	47.9°F
Dec 23	48.1°F	48.4°F	47.8°F
Dec 24	48.1°F	47.8°F	47.3°F
Dec 25	47.2°F	47.5°F	46.9°F
Dec 26	47.2°F	46.9°F	46.5°F
Dec 27	46.5°F	46.8°F	46.3°F
Dec 28	45.9°F	46.4°F	46.0°F
Dec 29	46.0°F	46.1°F	45.7°F
Dec 30	45.8°F	45.8°F	45.3°F
Dec 31	46.2°F	45.7°F	45.2°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Qingdao by month

In Qingdao, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 95 swimming days.

The warmest water in Qingdao was recorded on August 8, 2025, reaching a 85.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 10, 2024, dipping to 36.5°F. The average readings by season are 44.1°F in Winter, 50.9°F in Spring, 75.3°F in Summer, and 69.5°F in Autumn.