What is the current water temperature in Shantou?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Shantou?

As of now, in Shantou, the water temperature is 17.7°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 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.

63.9

°F

January 22, 09:08

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

63.7°F

Tomorrow:

64.0°F

Sunrise:

06:57

Sunset:

17:53

Day Length:

10 h. 56 min.

Shantou in January

Minimum:

62.5°F

Average:

64.4°F

Maximum:

66.4°F

Sea water temperature in Shantou today

As of now, in Shantou, the water temperature is 63.9°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 0.9°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 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 65.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 60.0°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 63.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Shantou

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 8	62.0°F	61.3°F	64.8°F
Jan 9	61.5°F	61.8°F	64.3°F
Jan 10	60.4°F	62.4°F	64.1°F
Jan 11	60.5°F	61.6°F	64.0°F
Jan 12	61.3°F	59.9°F	63.5°F
Jan 13	59.4°F	59.6°F	63.1°F
Jan 14	60.5°F	60.4°F	63.2°F
Jan 15	61.7°F	60.3°F	63.4°F
Jan 16	62.5°F	60.0°F	63.4°F
Jan 17	64.0°F	59.2°F	63.5°F
Jan 18	62.7°F	59.7°F	63.0°F
Jan 19	63.3°F	59.9°F	63.0°F
Jan 20	64.0°F	58.6°F	62.9°F
Jan 21	63.7°F	59.5°F	62.9°F
Jan 22	63.9°F	60.0°F	63.0°F
Jan 23	64.0°F	60.2°F	63.1°F
Jan 24	63.9°F	60.7°F	63.0°F
Jan 25	63.7°F	61.4°F	62.9°F
Jan 26	63.8°F	62.5°F	63.0°F
Jan 27	63.8°F	61.4°F	62.9°F
Jan 28	63.8°F	62.5°F	62.9°F
Jan 29	63.4°F	60.6°F	62.6°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 64.9°F in Winter, 72.5°F in Spring, 83.6°F in Summer, and 79.2°F in Autumn.