The invention provides an LNG storage tank automatic pre-cooling system based on efficient communication and a pre-cooling method. A CFD numerical simulation module is used for conducting pre-cooling process simulation, and initial flow parameters are provided for the pre-cooling process; and the point positions are installed on a storage tank in a modularized manner, and signal transmission between all sensors in the pre-cooling system and an integrated operation platform is achieved through 5G technology. According to the LNG storage tank automatic pre-cooling system and the pre-cooling method, limit values of parameters such as temperature drop rate, thermal stress, temperature difference between two adjacent points, inner tank pressure and the like are set on the basis of the integrated operation platform, monitoring results and the limit values are compared and analyzed, and then an electric control valve module and a variable frequency pump module are automatically adjusted, so that the conveying flow of a pre-cooling medium is adjusted, and it is guaranteed that the pre-cooling process is stably and safely carried out. According to the LNG storage tank automatic pre-cooling system and method, automatic, integrated and integrated control over the pre-cooling process can be achieved, monitoring personnel do not need to be arranged at monitoring points for a long time, potential safety hazards are avoided, manpower and material resources are saved, pre-cooling control is more accurate, and the pre-cooling efficiency is high.