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Knysna Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

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 maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Knysna experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in February to a pleasant 18°C in the coolest month, July.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 11°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Knysna

Wed   Jan 15
19°C | 12°C
W 6 m/s
11 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
23°C | 10°C
SE 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Jan 17
28°C | 11°C
SE 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
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Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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