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 13.03°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.

55.5

°F

April 16, 22:28

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

52.5°F

Tomorrow:

55.7°F

Sunrise:

05:25

Sunset:

18:32

Day Length:

13 h. 7 min.

Qingdao in April

Minimum:

41.7°F

Average:

44.5°F

Maximum:

46.5°F

Sea water temperature in Qingdao today

As of now, in Qingdao, the water temperature is 55.5°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 5.2°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 52.3°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 47.5°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 56.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 55.7°F, while the maximum might reach 57.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Qingdao

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 2	48.7°F	46.2°F	47.2°F
Apr 3	49.5°F	47.2°F	47.6°F
Apr 4	49.8°F	47.3°F	47.8°F
Apr 5	49.6°F	48.7°F	48.0°F
Apr 6	48.9°F	48.2°F	48.0°F
Apr 7	49.1°F	48.9°F	48.3°F
Apr 8	49.7°F	49.3°F	48.3°F
Apr 9	50.7°F	48.4°F	48.8°F
Apr 10	50.4°F	49.6°F	49.2°F
Apr 11	50.5°F	50.6°F	49.3°F
Apr 12	51.4°F	50.5°F	49.4°F
Apr 13	52.3°F	49.7°F	49.3°F
Apr 14	51.9°F	50.3°F	49.6°F
Apr 15	52.5°F	50.0°F	50.0°F
Apr 16	55.5°F	50.6°F	50.2°F
Apr 17	55.7°F	51.1°F	50.5°F
Apr 18	56.1°F	50.6°F	50.9°F
Apr 19	56.4°F	50.5°F	51.2°F
Apr 20	56.8°F	52.0°F	51.6°F
Apr 21	57.2°F	52.0°F	52.0°F
Apr 22	57.6°F	53.2°F	52.3°F
Apr 23	57.5°F	53.6°F	52.3°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 44.2°F in Winter, 51.0°F in Spring, 75.3°F in Summer, and 69.5°F in Autumn.