What is the current water temperature in Shanghai?

As of now, in Shanghai, the water temperature is 24.56°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

76.2

°F

June 23, 18:31

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

77.3°F

Tomorrow:

76.0°F

Sunrise:

04:51

Sunset:

19:02

Day Length:

14 h. 11 min.

Shanghai in June

Minimum:

46.9°F

Average:

49.4°F

Maximum:

51.7°F

Sea water temperature in Shanghai today

As of now, in Shanghai, the water temperature is 76.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.3°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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 75.8°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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 76.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Shanghai

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 9	76.7°F	75.6°F	74.5°F
Jun 10	76.1°F	76.1°F	74.9°F
Jun 11	76.5°F	76.4°F	75.4°F
Jun 12	76.0°F	76.4°F	75.5°F
Jun 13	77.9°F	74.6°F	75.8°F
Jun 14	77.5°F	75.4°F	76.0°F
Jun 15	76.6°F	75.6°F	76.4°F
Jun 16	75.6°F	77.4°F	76.9°F
Jun 17	76.0°F	77.3°F	77.0°F
Jun 18	76.1°F	78.7°F	77.8°F
Jun 19	75.8°F	78.8°F	78.0°F
Jun 20	76.8°F	78.9°F	78.0°F
Jun 21	76.9°F	78.9°F	78.0°F
Jun 22	77.3°F	78.7°F	78.3°F
Jun 23	76.2°F	78.5°F	78.5°F
Jun 24	76.0°F	78.4°F	78.3°F
Jun 25	76.1°F	78.9°F	78.4°F
Jun 26	76.3°F	78.5°F	78.6°F
Jun 27	76.5°F	78.7°F	78.9°F
Jun 28	76.6°F	79.8°F	78.9°F
Jun 29	77.1°F	80.7°F	79.4°F
Jun 30	77.3°F	81.4°F	79.6°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 134 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 49.5°F in Winter, 60.6°F in Spring, 81.8°F in Summer, and 72.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Zhabei	76.3°F	3mi
Suzhou	78.7°F	51mi
Changshu	77.0°F	51mi
Nantong	77.0°F	66mi
Zhangjiagang	76.8°F	70mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Shanghai