Climate in Knysna (Western Cape), South Africa

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Average monthly minimum and maximum temperature in Knysna, South Africa

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Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Average monthly hours of sunshine in Knysna, South Africa

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Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Average monthly rainfall, snow, precipitation in Knysna, South Africa

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Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average monthly rainy days in Knysna, South Africa

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Weather Forecasts for Knysna

Tue   Mar 19
27°C | 15°C
SE 14 km/h
0.8 mm
broken clouds and  chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

Wed   Mar 20
29°C | 17°C
E 29 km/h
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Mar 21
33°C | 17°C
S 11 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Knysna in South Africa

During the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which is the warmest month in Knysna?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Knysna?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Knysna?
    November tops the wettest month list with 72 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Knysna?
    June is the driest month with 49 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Knysna?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 345 hours of sunshine.

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