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

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

Quanzhou is a coastal city in China. It is a relatively average coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 184143 people. The water temperature around Quanzhou has extreme variability year round. The temperature ranges from 13.3°C (56°F) in January up to 28.1°C (82.6°F) in the month of July, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 22°C (72°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Quanzhou 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 Quanzhou?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters close to Quanzhou is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not too many surf spots are close to Quanzhou. A good spot nearby is Chunan, which is more than 143.1km (88.9miles) away from Quanzhou. Click here to check out more information on Chunan and its water temperature. If you don't mind the drive, you can also check out Gongs, which is roughly 204km (126.7miles) away from Quanzhou. Another fun surfspot is Gongs, located roughly 204km (126.7miles) from Quanzhou.

Are there beaches located close to Quanzhou?

No, not many beaches are located in close proximity to Quanzhou. A beach that might be worth checking out is South Bay, which is 170.4km (105.8miles) away from Quanzhou. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Fulong Beach, roughly 210.4km (130.7miles) away from Quanzhou.

What wetsuit is needed for Quanzhou?

The water temperature around Quanzhou is extremely warm, reaching up to 28°C (83°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 . However, during winter, temperatures cool down to nearly 13°C (56°F). In this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Quanzhou?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 13 to 18°C (56-65°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when sea temperatures reach 23 to 28°C (74-83°F). Fish which can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Quanzhou: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Quanzhou...

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