Knysna Climate by Month
Knysna has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Knysna experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in February to a pleasant 18°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 11°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Knysna receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 673 mm annually. Precipitation levels in Knysna remain relatively steady throughout the year. November has the most rain, with 72 mm over 11 days. In June, this drops slightly to 49 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Knysna offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between December (11.5 hours daily) and June (8.0 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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:
February has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 72 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 49 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 345 hours of sunshine.
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