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 9.44°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.

49.0

°F

March 6, 14:02

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

49.0°F

Tomorrow:

49.4°F

Sunrise:

06:16

Sunset:

17:56

Day Length:

11 h. 40 min.

Shanghai in March

Minimum:

46.8°F

Average:

49.3°F

Maximum:

52.1°F

Sea water temperature in Shanghai today

As of now, in Shanghai, the water temperature is 49.0°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 about the same as 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 rise 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 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 51.5°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 45.6°F on 2024.

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 50.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 49.4°F, while the maximum might reach 51.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Shanghai

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 20	49.3°F	46.8°F	47.2°F
Feb 21	49.2°F	46.8°F	47.3°F
Feb 22	50.6°F	47.1°F	47.6°F
Feb 23	49.4°F	47.3°F	47.6°F
Feb 24	48.5°F	47.0°F	47.4°F
Feb 25	49.0°F	47.4°F	47.4°F
Feb 26	48.7°F	47.6°F	47.4°F
Feb 27	48.7°F	47.6°F	47.7°F
Feb 28	48.5°F	49.5°F	47.9°F
Mar 1	49.4°F	50.2°F	48.0°F
Mar 2	50.3°F	48.9°F	48.4°F
Mar 3	50.2°F	49.6°F	48.3°F
Mar 4	49.9°F	49.2°F	48.5°F
Mar 5	49.0°F	49.0°F	49.0°F
Mar 6	49.0°F	48.7°F	49.0°F
Mar 7	49.4°F	49.2°F	49.3°F
Mar 8	49.7°F	49.5°F	49.6°F
Mar 9	49.6°F	49.4°F	49.6°F
Mar 10	50.2°F	50.1°F	50.2°F
Mar 11	50.6°F	50.5°F	50.6°F
Mar 12	50.9°F	50.6°F	50.9°F
Mar 13	51.4°F	50.6°F	51.3°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, 60.5°F in Spring, 81.8°F in Summer, and 72.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Zhabei	49.0°F	3mi
Suzhou	51.0°F	51mi
Changshu	50.8°F	51mi
Nantong	50.8°F	66mi
Zhangjiagang	50.6°F	70mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Shanghai