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Water temperature in Shantou

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Shantou. 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.
Sea temperature in Shantou now

61.1

°F

February 9, 20:51

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.8°F

Tomorrow:

60.9°F

Sunrise:

06:50

Sunset:

18:05

Day Length:

11 h. 15 min.

Shantou in February

Minimum:

62.2°F

Average:

64.4°F

Maximum:

65.9°F

Sea water temperature in Shantou today

As of now, in Shantou, the water temperature is 61.1°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 3.0°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 considerably 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 66.3°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 60.7°F on 2025.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 60.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 60.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Shantou

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 26 62.0°F 62.5°F 62.9°F
Jan 27 62.5°F 61.4°F 62.9°F
Jan 28 62.6°F 62.5°F 62.9°F
Jan 29 62.5°F 60.6°F 62.5°F
Jan 30 62.9°F 60.3°F 62.7°F
Jan 31 63.2°F 60.3°F 63.0°F
Feb 1 63.4°F 60.5°F 63.2°F
Feb 2 63.2°F 61.4°F 63.5°F
Feb 3 62.7°F 61.7°F 63.5°F
Feb 4 63.6°F 62.2°F 63.8°F
Feb 5 62.9°F 61.1°F 63.5°F
Feb 6 62.0°F 61.5°F 63.3°F
Feb 7 62.3°F 62.1°F 63.5°F
Feb 8 62.8°F 61.8°F 64.0°F
Feb 9 61.1°F 60.7°F 64.1°F
Feb 10 60.9°F 59.5°F 63.8°F
Feb 11 60.6°F 59.9°F 63.6°F
Feb 12 60.1°F 60.3°F 63.1°F
Feb 13 60.3°F 60.7°F 63.2°F
Feb 14 60.0°F 60.2°F 62.9°F
Feb 15 59.8°F 60.5°F 62.7°F
Feb 16 60.2°F 62.0°F 63.2°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 Shantou by month

In Shantou, the months May through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 215 swimming days.
The warmest water in Shantou was recorded on July 25, 2023, reaching a 88.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 19, 2021, dipping to 58.5°F. The average readings by season are 64.8°F in Winter, 72.5°F in Spring, 83.6°F in Summer, and 79.2°F in Autumn.