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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

61.1

°F

January 6, 18:08

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

61.4°F

Tomorrow:

60.9°F

Sunrise:

06:53

Sunset:

17:34

Day Length:

10 h. 41 min.

Xiamen in January

Minimum:

59.9°F

Average:

61.9°F

Maximum:

63.7°F

Sea water temperature in Xiamen today

As of now, in Xiamen, 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 0.6°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 stay about the same.

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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.9°F on 2020, 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 60.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 60.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Xiamen

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 1 62.6°F 59.9°F 61.9°F
Jan 2 61.5°F 60.0°F 61.6°F
Jan 3 62.3°F 60.4°F 61.7°F
Jan 4 61.9°F 60.2°F 61.5°F
Jan 5 61.4°F 61.0°F 61.8°F
Jan 6 61.1°F 60.4°F 61.6°F
Jan 7 60.9°F 59.0°F 61.5°F
Jan 8 61.0°F 59.0°F 61.6°F
Jan 9 60.8°F 58.9°F 61.4°F
Jan 10 60.9°F 60.7°F 61.4°F
Jan 11 60.5°F 58.7°F 61.1°F
Jan 12 60.0°F 57.1°F 60.6°F
Jan 13 60.0°F 58.0°F 60.6°F
Dec 23 65.9°F 60.8°F 63.4°F
Dec 24 64.8°F 61.2°F 63.2°F
Dec 25 64.5°F 61.4°F 62.9°F
Dec 26 64.0°F 61.5°F 62.5°F
Dec 27 64.2°F 60.8°F 62.6°F
Dec 28 63.1°F 59.2°F 62.3°F
Dec 29 61.3°F 60.4°F 62.0°F
Dec 30 62.2°F 60.2°F 62.0°F
Dec 31 62.9°F 59.6°F 62.2°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 Xiamen by month

In Xiamen, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 186 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, 69.6°F in Spring, 83.8°F in Summer, and 78.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Jinjiang 57.2°F 39mi
Quanzhou 56.3°F 44mi
Putian 56.7°F 88mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Xiamen