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South China Sea water temperature

South China Sea, Da Nang My Khe · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at South China Sea is 30.6 °C (as of September 20, 2026, source: Open-Meteo marine model).

The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.

30.6 °C
Measured: September 20, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 30.6° · ☀️ Air 25.9° · high today 29.0°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
South China Sea
Photo: Christophe95 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 610 data points since July 22, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 30.3 °C on September 16, 2026 · highest value: 32.2 °C on August 28, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 30.3 °C and 31.7 °C.

The current value is 0.5 °C below the September average of this series.

Nearby waters

More measuring points: South China Sea

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at South China Sea right now?
The current water temperature is 30.6 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at South China Sea?
Currently 30.6 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at South China Sea in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 31.1 °C.

When is the water warmest at South China Sea?
Across the measurement record, July is on average the warmest month (31.5 °C).

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