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 13.52°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.

56.3

°F

December 11, 17:15

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.9°F

Tomorrow:

55.9°F

Sunrise:

06:42

Sunset:

16:52

Day Length:

10 h. 10 min.

Shanghai in December

Minimum:

44.5°F

Average:

47.8°F

Maximum:

49.9°F

Sea water temperature in Shanghai today

As of now, in Shanghai, the water temperature is 56.3°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 0.6°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 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 57.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 53.5°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 54.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 53.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 55.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Shanghai

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 27	60.3°F	61.2°F	60.5°F
Nov 28	58.5°F	61.1°F	60.0°F
Nov 29	59.0°F	60.1°F	59.6°F
Nov 30	58.9°F	59.3°F	59.3°F
Dec 1	58.9°F	59.4°F	59.3°F
Dec 2	58.4°F	58.5°F	58.8°F
Dec 3	58.9°F	59.0°F	58.6°F
Dec 4	59.1°F	58.5°F	58.4°F
Dec 5	58.7°F	58.0°F	58.0°F
Dec 6	58.4°F	58.0°F	57.7°F
Dec 7	58.1°F	57.2°F	57.2°F
Dec 8	57.6°F	57.6°F	56.8°F
Dec 9	56.7°F	57.4°F	56.5°F
Dec 10	55.9°F	56.9°F	56.1°F
Dec 11	56.3°F	56.0°F	55.7°F
Dec 12	55.9°F	55.9°F	55.3°F
Dec 13	55.5°F	55.5°F	54.9°F
Dec 14	55.1°F	55.2°F	54.5°F
Dec 15	54.9°F	54.6°F	54.3°F
Dec 16	54.3°F	53.6°F	53.7°F
Dec 17	54.1°F	53.4°F	53.5°F
Dec 18	53.6°F	52.8°F	53.0°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 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	56.9°F	3mi
Suzhou	51.7°F	51mi
Changshu	57.9°F	51mi
Nantong	58.1°F	66mi
Zhangjiagang	56.9°F	70mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Shanghai