What is the current water temperature in Rizhao?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Rizhao?

As of now, in Rizhao, the water temperature is 9.39°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 Rizhao

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Rizhao. 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.

48.9

°F

December 18, 02:45

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

49.4°F

Tomorrow:

48.6°F

Sunrise:

07:05

Sunset:

16:51

Day Length:

9 h. 46 min.

Rizhao in December

Minimum:

40.3°F

Average:

42.5°F

Maximum:

44.4°F

Sea water temperature in Rizhao today

As of now, in Rizhao, the water temperature is 48.9°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 0.5°F higher 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 50.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 46.8°F on 2017.

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 47.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 46.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 48.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Rizhao

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 4	53.4°F	54.6°F	53.6°F
Dec 5	53.3°F	54.5°F	53.0°F
Dec 6	52.8°F	53.9°F	52.5°F
Dec 7	52.2°F	54.4°F	52.2°F
Dec 8	51.7°F	53.2°F	51.9°F
Dec 9	51.1°F	52.8°F	51.5°F
Dec 10	50.7°F	52.5°F	51.3°F
Dec 11	51.1°F	52.3°F	51.2°F
Dec 12	51.2°F	51.7°F	50.9°F
Dec 13	51.2°F	51.7°F	50.7°F
Dec 14	50.0°F	50.3°F	50.1°F
Dec 15	49.7°F	50.6°F	49.9°F
Dec 16	49.4°F	50.0°F	49.5°F
Dec 17	49.4°F	49.2°F	48.8°F
Dec 18	48.9°F	48.7°F	48.4°F
Dec 19	48.6°F	48.2°F	48.1°F
Dec 20	48.3°F	48.1°F	47.8°F
Dec 21	47.8°F	47.7°F	47.2°F
Dec 22	47.7°F	46.7°F	47.2°F
Dec 23	47.6°F	46.7°F	47.1°F
Dec 24	47.2°F	46.5°F	46.7°F
Dec 25	46.8°F	46.3°F	46.3°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 Rizhao by month

In Rizhao, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 102 swimming days.

The warmest water in Rizhao was recorded on August 23, 2025, reaching a 86.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 31, 2016, dipping to 36.4°F. The average readings by season are 43.8°F in Winter, 51.8°F in Spring, 76.4°F in Summer, and 69.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Lianyungang	43.4°F	59mi
Qingdao	48.7°F	66mi
Jiaozhou	46.4°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Rizhao