What is the current water temperature in Shanghai?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Shanghai?

As of now, in Shanghai, the water temperature is 8.39°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 Shanghai

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Shanghai. 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.

47.1

°F

February 13, 20:33

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.2°F

Tomorrow:

47.4°F

Sunrise:

06:38

Sunset:

17:39

Day Length:

11 h. 1 min.

Shanghai in February

Minimum:

46.9°F

Average:

49.4°F

Maximum:

52.5°F

Sea water temperature in Shanghai today

As of now, in Shanghai, the water temperature is 47.1°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 1.2°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.7°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 42.5°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 47.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 47.3°F, while the maximum might reach 48.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Shanghai

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 30	47.1°F	47.5°F	46.1°F
Jan 31	47.5°F	47.7°F	46.3°F
Feb 1	46.9°F	47.5°F	46.2°F
Feb 2	47.2°F	47.3°F	46.1°F
Feb 3	47.4°F	46.5°F	46.0°F
Feb 4	47.0°F	47.4°F	46.1°F
Feb 5	47.4°F	48.2°F	46.0°F
Feb 6	46.8°F	46.5°F	45.6°F
Feb 7	47.2°F	46.9°F	45.6°F
Feb 8	46.5°F	47.0°F	45.4°F
Feb 9	46.9°F	46.2°F	45.3°F
Feb 10	47.3°F	46.4°F	45.7°F
Feb 11	46.6°F	46.0°F	45.6°F
Feb 12	47.2°F	45.8°F	45.8°F
Feb 13	47.1°F	46.0°F	45.9°F
Feb 14	47.4°F	46.3°F	46.1°F
Feb 15	47.3°F	46.1°F	46.1°F
Feb 16	47.4°F	46.1°F	46.1°F
Feb 17	47.8°F	46.3°F	46.5°F
Feb 18	48.0°F	46.3°F	46.7°F
Feb 19	48.2°F	46.8°F	47.0°F
Feb 20	48.3°F	46.8°F	47.0°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 Shanghai by month

In Shanghai, the months June through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 130 swimming days.

The warmest water in Shanghai was recorded on August 30, 2025, reaching a 89.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 8, 2016, dipping to 42.0°F. The average readings by season are 49.4°F in Winter, 60.5°F in Spring, 81.8°F in Summer, and 72.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Zhabei	47.5°F	3mi
Suzhou	45.4°F	51mi
Changshu	47.9°F	51mi
Nantong	49.1°F	66mi
Zhangjiagang	48.3°F	70mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Shanghai