What is the current water temperature in Shantou?

As of now, in Shantou, the water temperature is 25.11°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

77.2

°F

May 18, 22:14

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

77.8°F

Tomorrow:

77.4°F

Sunrise:

05:31

Sunset:

18:49

Day Length:

13 h. 18 min.

Shantou in May

Minimum:

62.1°F

Average:

64.7°F

Maximum:

66.7°F

Sea water temperature in Shantou today

As of now, in Shantou, the water temperature is 77.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.3°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 84.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 75.4°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 77.4°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
May 4	76.3°F	77.4°F	76.7°F
May 5	76.1°F	77.4°F	77.1°F
May 6	75.9°F	77.5°F	77.3°F
May 7	75.5°F	77.7°F	77.5°F
May 8	76.6°F	76.8°F	77.7°F
May 9	76.5°F	77.1°F	78.0°F
May 10	76.4°F	77.1°F	78.0°F
May 11	76.0°F	77.1°F	78.0°F
May 12	76.8°F	76.8°F	77.7°F
May 13	77.1°F	76.9°F	78.0°F
May 14	77.7°F	76.4°F	78.2°F
May 15	78.0°F	78.1°F	78.4°F
May 16	77.9°F	80.2°F	79.0°F
May 17	77.8°F	80.6°F	79.0°F
May 18	77.2°F	82.5°F	79.4°F
May 19	77.4°F	82.8°F	79.7°F
May 20	77.6°F	82.6°F	79.8°F
May 21	77.3°F	82.3°F	79.6°F
May 22	77.4°F	82.3°F	79.6°F
May 23	77.6°F	83.1°F	79.8°F
May 24	77.3°F	82.5°F	79.5°F
May 25	77.2°F	82.1°F	79.5°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 217 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, 72.6°F in Spring, 83.6°F in Summer, and 79.2°F in Autumn.