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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.
Sea temperature in Qingdao now

49.5

°F

December 16, 03:14

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

49.9°F

Tomorrow:

49.0°F

Sunrise:

07:02

Sunset:

16:46

Day Length:

9 h. 44 min.

Qingdao in December

Minimum:

39.3°F

Average:

42.6°F

Maximum:

45.3°F

Sea water temperature in Qingdao today

As of now, in Qingdao, the water temperature is 49.5°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 0.3°F lower than 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 51.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 48.3°F on 2017.

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 48.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 47.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 49.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Qingdao

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Dec 2 54.3°F 56.2°F 54.8°F
Dec 3 54.2°F 56.4°F 54.5°F
Dec 4 53.7°F 56.0°F 54.2°F
Dec 5 53.2°F 55.3°F 53.6°F
Dec 6 52.5°F 55.1°F 53.2°F
Dec 7 52.6°F 54.6°F 52.9°F
Dec 8 52.6°F 54.2°F 52.7°F
Dec 9 51.2°F 53.7°F 52.2°F
Dec 10 50.7°F 53.6°F 51.8°F
Dec 11 52.0°F 53.1°F 51.9°F
Dec 12 51.7°F 52.7°F 51.4°F
Dec 13 51.6°F 52.2°F 51.2°F
Dec 14 50.3°F 51.6°F 50.6°F
Dec 15 49.9°F 51.1°F 50.2°F
Dec 16 49.5°F 50.7°F 49.7°F
Dec 17 49.0°F 50.5°F 49.3°F
Dec 18 48.6°F 50.5°F 48.9°F
Dec 19 48.4°F 49.7°F 48.7°F
Dec 20 48.3°F 49.2°F 48.6°F
Dec 21 47.5°F 48.4°F 47.8°F
Dec 22 47.5°F 48.6°F 47.8°F
Dec 23 47.4°F 48.4°F 47.7°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 94 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, 50.8°F in Spring, 75.1°F in Summer, and 69.4°F in Autumn.