What is the current water temperature in Sha Tin?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Sha Tin?

As of now, in Sha Tin, the water temperature is 20.2°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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Water temperature in Sha Tin

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Sha Tin. 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.

68.4

°F

March 5, 23:51

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

69.2°F

Tomorrow:

68.3°F

Sunrise:

06:42

Sunset:

18:28

Day Length:

11 h. 46 min.

Sha Tin in March

Minimum:

63.5°F

Average:

66.0°F

Maximum:

67.4°F

Sea water temperature in Sha Tin today

As of now, in Sha Tin, the water temperature is 68.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 1.9°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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 68.5°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 64.7°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 68.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Sha Tin

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 19	67.4°F	63.8°F	66.0°F
Feb 20	67.7°F	64.1°F	66.1°F
Feb 21	67.8°F	63.4°F	66.4°F
Feb 22	68.1°F	63.8°F	66.6°F
Feb 23	68.1°F	64.1°F	66.8°F
Feb 24	68.6°F	64.2°F	67.0°F
Feb 25	69.9°F	63.5°F	67.0°F
Feb 26	70.1°F	63.8°F	67.1°F
Feb 27	70.0°F	63.6°F	67.0°F
Feb 28	70.3°F	64.1°F	67.1°F
Mar 1	70.3°F	64.6°F	67.1°F
Mar 2	70.3°F	64.8°F	67.2°F
Mar 3	70.6°F	65.0°F	67.0°F
Mar 4	69.2°F	65.0°F	66.8°F
Mar 5	68.4°F	64.9°F	66.4°F
Mar 6	68.3°F	64.7°F	66.4°F
Mar 7	68.2°F	64.6°F	66.3°F
Mar 8	68.0°F	64.5°F	66.1°F
Mar 9	68.1°F	62.8°F	66.1°F
Mar 10	68.4°F	63.3°F	66.5°F
Mar 11	69.0°F	65.0°F	67.1°F
Mar 12	68.9°F	65.6°F	67.0°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 Sha Tin by month

In Sha Tin, the months May through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 226 swimming days.

The warmest water in Sha Tin was recorded on July 28, 2023, reaching a 88.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 31, 2023, dipping to 60.7°F. The average readings by season are 67.1°F in Winter, 73.3°F in Spring, 83.8°F in Summer, and 80.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kowloon	68.2°F	5mi
Tseung Kwan O	68.3°F	6mi
Victoria	68.2°F	7mi
Central	68.1°F	7mi
Hong Kong	68.1°F	7mi
Shenzhen	69.6°F	13mi
Tuen Mun	69.4°F	13mi
Zhuhai	69.0°F	40mi
Macau	69.0°F	43mi
Dongguan	68.8°F	52mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Sha Tin