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 16.08°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.

60.9

°F

April 16, 02:08

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

60.5°F

Tomorrow:

61.2°F

Sunrise:

05:26

Sunset:

18:23

Day Length:

12 h. 57 min.

Shanghai in April

Minimum:

46.8°F

Average:

49.2°F

Maximum:

51.1°F

Sea water temperature in Shanghai today

As of now, in Shanghai, the water temperature is 60.9°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 1.1°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

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.1°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 56.7°F on 2015.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 62.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 61.2°F, while the maximum might reach 63.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Shanghai

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 2	55.9°F	55.7°F	56.0°F
Apr 3	55.7°F	55.4°F	55.9°F
Apr 4	56.1°F	55.5°F	56.3°F
Apr 5	56.2°F	58.1°F	56.8°F
Apr 6	56.8°F	58.1°F	56.9°F
Apr 7	57.1°F	59.3°F	57.0°F
Apr 8	57.5°F	59.1°F	57.5°F
Apr 9	58.9°F	58.9°F	58.2°F
Apr 10	59.9°F	60.7°F	58.6°F
Apr 11	59.8°F	60.3°F	58.7°F
Apr 12	59.5°F	59.8°F	59.1°F
Apr 13	59.0°F	59.4°F	58.9°F
Apr 14	59.8°F	59.1°F	59.0°F
Apr 15	60.5°F	61.4°F	59.4°F
Apr 16	60.9°F	60.5°F	59.8°F
Apr 17	61.2°F	60.3°F	60.0°F
Apr 18	61.7°F	62.5°F	60.6°F
Apr 19	62.4°F	62.4°F	61.3°F
Apr 20	62.3°F	62.1°F	61.2°F
Apr 21	62.5°F	61.9°F	61.4°F
Apr 22	63.0°F	61.9°F	61.8°F
Apr 23	63.0°F	61.9°F	61.9°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 127 swimming days.

The warmest water in Shanghai was recorded on August 20, 2022, reaching a 89.5°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, 60.2°F in Spring, 81.4°F in Summer, and 72.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Zhabei	61.4°F	3mi
Suzhou	67.6°F	51mi
Changshu	59.2°F	51mi
Nantong	62.3°F	66mi
Zhangjiagang	61.6°F	70mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Shanghai