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 16.75°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.

62.2

°F

April 21, 16:27

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

61.6°F

Tomorrow:

62.6°F

Sunrise:

05:20

Sunset:

18:26

Day Length:

13 h. 6 min.

Shanghai in April

Minimum:

46.8°F

Average:

49.6°F

Maximum:

51.4°F

Sea water temperature in Shanghai today

As of now, in Shanghai, the water temperature is 62.2°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 0.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 63.5°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 59.9°F on 2019.

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 63.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 62.6°F, while the maximum might reach 64.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Shanghai

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 7	60.5°F	57.1°F	57.4°F
Apr 8	60.3°F	57.5°F	58.1°F
Apr 9	61.3°F	58.9°F	58.9°F
Apr 10	61.7°F	59.9°F	59.3°F
Apr 11	62.0°F	59.8°F	59.4°F
Apr 12	62.5°F	59.5°F	59.7°F
Apr 13	61.8°F	59.0°F	59.4°F
Apr 14	62.0°F	59.8°F	59.5°F
Apr 15	61.8°F	60.5°F	60.0°F
Apr 16	61.3°F	60.2°F	60.3°F
Apr 17	61.4°F	60.0°F	60.5°F
Apr 18	62.1°F	60.9°F	61.1°F
Apr 19	62.4°F	62.6°F	61.6°F
Apr 20	61.6°F	62.3°F	61.4°F
Apr 21	62.2°F	63.2°F	61.8°F
Apr 22	62.6°F	63.4°F	62.2°F
Apr 23	62.8°F	64.6°F	62.4°F
Apr 24	62.9°F	65.0°F	62.6°F
Apr 25	63.2°F	64.8°F	62.8°F
Apr 26	63.8°F	66.3°F	63.4°F
Apr 27	64.3°F	66.3°F	63.9°F
Apr 28	64.9°F	65.9°F	64.5°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 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 49.5°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	63.1°F	3mi
Suzhou	66.8°F	51mi
Changshu	63.7°F	51mi
Nantong	65.3°F	66mi
Zhangjiagang	64.1°F	70mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Shanghai