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 16.73°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

62.1

°F

November 20, 12:07

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.5°F

Tomorrow:

61.7°F

Sunrise:

06:25

Sunset:

16:54

Day Length:

10 h. 29 min.

Shanghai in November

Minimum:

45.1°F

Average:

47.8°F

Maximum:

50.1°F

Sea water temperature in Shanghai today

As of now, in Shanghai, the water temperature is 62.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 0.8°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 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 65.6°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 61.1°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 60.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Shanghai

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 6	65.2°F	68.9°F	66.6°F
Nov 7	64.9°F	68.4°F	66.5°F
Nov 8	64.5°F	67.8°F	66.0°F
Nov 9	64.2°F	67.6°F	65.7°F
Nov 10	64.2°F	67.4°F	65.6°F
Nov 11	64.8°F	67.1°F	65.3°F
Nov 12	64.7°F	66.9°F	65.1°F
Nov 13	64.9°F	66.8°F	64.9°F
Nov 14	64.5°F	66.5°F	64.7°F
Nov 15	64.7°F	67.0°F	64.7°F
Nov 16	64.3°F	66.6°F	64.4°F
Nov 17	63.7°F	66.5°F	63.9°F
Nov 18	62.9°F	65.8°F	63.5°F
Nov 19	62.5°F	65.0°F	63.2°F
Nov 20	62.1°F	64.2°F	62.9°F
Nov 21	61.7°F	64.8°F	62.5°F
Nov 22	61.3°F	63.9°F	62.0°F
Nov 23	61.2°F	63.6°F	62.0°F
Nov 24	61.1°F	63.4°F	61.8°F
Nov 25	60.6°F	62.9°F	61.4°F
Nov 26	60.2°F	62.3°F	61.0°F
Nov 27	59.7°F	61.2°F	60.5°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 129 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 49.2°F in Winter, 60.3°F in Spring, 81.5°F in Summer, and 72.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Zhabei	62.3°F	3mi
Suzhou	61.4°F	51mi
Changshu	62.2°F	51mi
Nantong	62.4°F	66mi
Zhangjiagang	63.4°F	70mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Shanghai