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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

66.3

°F

February 27, 01:39

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

66.3°F

Tomorrow:

66.4°F

Sunrise:

06:37

Sunset:

18:15

Day Length:

11 h. 38 min.

Shantou in March

Minimum:

62.2°F

Average:

64.1°F

Maximum:

65.7°F

Sea water temperature in Shantou today

As of now, in Shantou, the water temperature is 66.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 2.7°F higher 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 stay about the same.

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 67.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 60.4°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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 64.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 64.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 66.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Shantou

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 13 62.8°F 60.7°F 63.2°F
Feb 14 63.1°F 60.2°F 62.9°F
Feb 15 64.4°F 60.5°F 62.9°F
Feb 16 66.5°F 62.0°F 63.5°F
Feb 17 66.7°F 62.5°F 63.7°F
Feb 18 65.4°F 62.2°F 63.4°F
Feb 19 64.2°F 61.6°F 63.5°F
Feb 20 62.9°F 61.7°F 63.3°F
Feb 21 62.4°F 61.3°F 63.5°F
Feb 22 63.0°F 59.6°F 63.7°F
Feb 23 65.2°F 60.4°F 64.3°F
Feb 24 65.5°F 60.4°F 64.2°F
Feb 25 67.0°F 60.1°F 64.3°F
Feb 26 66.3°F 60.2°F 63.6°F
Feb 27 66.3°F 60.4°F 63.6°F
Feb 28 66.4°F 60.8°F 63.7°F
Mar 1 64.3°F 60.8°F 63.8°F
Mar 2 64.5°F 60.8°F 63.9°F
Mar 3 64.5°F 61.0°F 63.9°F
Mar 4 64.7°F 61.5°F 64.1°F
Mar 5 64.8°F 62.1°F 64.2°F
Mar 6 65.1°F 62.7°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 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.