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Water temperature in Hong Kong

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Hong Kong. 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 Hong Kong now

78.4

°F

May 9, 22:30

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

77.6°F

Tomorrow:

78.4°F

Sunrise:

05:47

Sunset:

18:53

Day Length:

13 h. 6 min.

Hong Kong in May

Minimum:

63.6°F

Average:

65.9°F

Maximum:

68.1°F

Sea water temperature in Hong Kong today

As of now, in Hong Kong, the water temperature is 78.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.2°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 79.4°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 77.2°F on 2017.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 78.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Hong Kong

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

 last year 10 years average
Apr 25 76.1°F 76.9°F 74.9°F
Apr 26 76.1°F 76.5°F 75.1°F
Apr 27 76.0°F 76.7°F 75.2°F
Apr 28 76.0°F 76.8°F 75.3°F
Apr 29 75.8°F 76.4°F 75.4°F
Apr 30 73.8°F 76.5°F 75.3°F
May 1 74.8°F 76.6°F 75.6°F
May 2 75.3°F 76.4°F 75.8°F
May 3 76.0°F 76.5°F 76.2°F
May 4 76.7°F 76.6°F 76.5°F
May 5 76.8°F 76.7°F 76.6°F
May 6 76.9°F 76.8°F 77.1°F
May 7 77.1°F 77.0°F 77.4°F
May 8 77.6°F 77.1°F 77.8°F
May 9 78.4°F 77.5°F 78.2°F
May 10 78.4°F 78.0°F 78.1°F
May 11 78.6°F 78.2°F 78.4°F
May 12 78.4°F 78.0°F 78.2°F
May 13 78.5°F 78.1°F 78.2°F
May 14 78.7°F 78.4°F 78.5°F
May 15 79.0°F 78.2°F 78.8°F
May 16 79.2°F 78.5°F 79.0°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 Hong Kong by month

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November

December

In Hong Kong, the months May through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 227 swimming days.
The warmest water in Hong Kong was recorded on July 28, 2023, reaching a 87.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 8, 2025, dipping to 61.2°F. The average readings by season are 67.0°F in Winter, 73.3°F in Spring, 83.5°F in Summer, and 80.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Central 78.4°F 1mi
Victoria 78.6°F 2mi
Kowloon 78.6°F 3mi
Tseung Kwan O 78.2°F 6mi
Sha Tin 78.8°F 7mi
Tuen Mun 80.3°F 15mi
Shenzhen 80.5°F 20mi
Zhuhai 80.7°F 39mi
Macau 81.0°F 41mi
Dongguan 80.6°F 58mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Hong Kong