Measurements:
°C
°F
Shanghai
68°F
SE 8 mph
Feels like: 68°F
Precip: 28%
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Shanghai Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+79.6°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in October: 85.6°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in October: 66.8°F
Average water temperature in October: 75.0°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

October 04 79.6°F September 29 81.4°F
October 03 79.6°F September 28 82.8°F
October 02 79.8°F September 27 83.4°F
October 01 80.6°F September 26 83.2°F
September 30 81.4°F September 25 83.4°F

When is the Warmest Sea for Shanghai?

According to our data for the last three years for Shanghai the highest average sea water temperature was in August, July and September.

Average Water Temperature by Month, °F

Sea Water Temperature in August

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in August 2026 for Shanghai was 88.3°F. The maximum and minimum values were 85.4°F and 92.6°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in July

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The average sea surface temperature in July 2026 for Shanghai was 87.2°F. The maximum and minimum values were 80.6°F and 91.4°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in September

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in September 2026 for Shanghai was 85.2°F. The maximum and minimum values were 81.4°F and 89.4°F respectively.

Best Time to Visit Shanghai
The most sunny months:
December 16 days
January 15 days
May 14 days
The most warm months:
August 94.9 °F
July 94.4 °F
September 86.5 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
August 88.8 °F
July 86.3 °F
September 84.1 °F
The most cold months:
January 48.8 °F
February 50.8 °F
December 53.0 °F
The most rainy months:
June 8 days
July 7 days
August 6 days
The most windy months:
May 9 mph
August 9 mph
April 9 mph

Shanghai on the Weather Map

China Resorts:
NAME
F°
Beidaihe +46
Beijing +60
Dadunhai +82
Dalian +60
Guangzhou +78
Hainan +78
Hong Kong +78
Macau +82
Quingdao +64
Sanya +82
Shanghai +68
Shenzhen +84
Weihai +62
Xiamen +80
Yalong Bay +82
24 Hours Weather Forecast
Shanghai
Local time: 23:39
05 oct, monday
0000 68°F
SE
8 mph
0300 66°F
S
7 mph
0600 66°F
S
7 mph
0900 70°F
S
12 mph
1200 74°F
S
12 mph
1500 74°F
S
11 mph
1800 68°F
S
9 mph
2100 66°F
S
6 mph