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Water temperature in Xiamen

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Xiamen. 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 Xiamen now

83.0

°F

October 6, 20:01

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

83.8°F

Tomorrow:

82.7°F

Sunrise:

06:01

Sunset:

17:50

Day Length:

11 h. 49 min.

Xiamen in October

Minimum:

59.2°F

Average:

61.3°F

Maximum:

63.6°F

Sea water temperature in Xiamen today

As of now, in Xiamen, the water temperature is 83.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 0.5°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 fall 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 aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 85.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 78.8°F on 2018.

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 81.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 80.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 82.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Xiamen

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 22 83.1°F 84.3°F 83.5°F
Sep 23 83.3°F 83.5°F 83.3°F
Sep 24 83.3°F 83.0°F 82.9°F
Sep 25 82.9°F 82.3°F 83.1°F
Sep 26 83.0°F 83.4°F 83.1°F
Sep 27 82.9°F 83.9°F 83.1°F
Sep 28 84.0°F 83.6°F 83.1°F
Sep 29 84.5°F 83.8°F 83.1°F
Sep 30 85.0°F 83.8°F 83.1°F
Oct 1 85.1°F 84.6°F 83.2°F
Oct 2 85.4°F 84.7°F 83.2°F
Oct 3 84.8°F 85.2°F 83.2°F
Oct 4 84.1°F 85.5°F 83.0°F
Oct 5 83.8°F 85.6°F 82.8°F
Oct 6 83.0°F 85.6°F 82.5°F
Oct 7 82.7°F 85.5°F 82.1°F
Oct 8 82.3°F 86.0°F 81.8°F
Oct 9 82.0°F 85.8°F 81.4°F
Oct 10 81.4°F 85.4°F 80.9°F
Oct 11 81.2°F 84.7°F 80.7°F
Oct 12 80.8°F 84.3°F 80.3°F
Oct 13 80.4°F 84.6°F 79.9°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 Xiamen by month

In Xiamen, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 187 swimming days.
The warmest water in Xiamen was recorded on August 5, 2023, reaching a 88.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 13, 2018, dipping to 54.2°F. The average readings by season are 61.8°F in Winter, 69.7°F in Spring, 83.8°F in Summer, and 78.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Jinjiang 79.7°F 39mi
Quanzhou 79.7°F 44mi
Putian 81.1°F 88mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Xiamen