Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Doushan, China

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Doushan...

Doushan is a coastal city in China. The water temperature around Doushan has extreme variability year round. The temperature ranges from 18.7°C (65.7°F) in January up to 28.9°C (83.9°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 25°C (77°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Doushan is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Doushan?

The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters near Doushan is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not many surf spots are close to Doushan. A good spot nearby is Houbihu, which is more than 507.3km (315.1miles) away from Doushan. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Houbihu and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also check out Jia le Shui, which is 513.5km (318.9miles) away from Doushan. Another surfspot is Jia le Shui, located 513.5km (318.9miles) from Doushan.

Are there gorgeous beaches in proximity to Doushan?

Not many beaches are located in close proximity to Doushan. A beach that might be worth checking out is Rocky Bay Beach, which is more than 84.8km (52.7miles) away from Doushan. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Yalong Bay, 339.1km (210.6miles) away from Doushan.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Doushan?

The sea temperature around Doushan is extremely warm, reaching up to 29°C (84°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a wetsuit is usually not required for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Doushan. However, during winter, water temperatures cool down to nearly 19°C (66°F). During these months, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing near Doushan?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 19 to 24°C (66-75°F) during winter. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when water temperatures reach 24 to 29°C (75-84°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Doushan: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Doushan...

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