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Garden Route Weather & Climate: South Africa

Climate by month across the Garden Route, South Africa, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the Garden Route

the Garden Route in South Africa sees its peak temperatures in February (24°C (75°F)) and its coolest in August (18°C (64°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Knysna, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in the Garden Route during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 24°C (75°F).

When it comes to rainfall, the Garden Route maintains fairly consistent rainfall patterns throughout the year, with November seeing 71 mm (2.8 in) and June receiving 49 mm (1.9 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for December, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Explore the Garden Route by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Garden Route - and find the best time to visit. (based on Knysna)

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Knysna Plettenberg Bay Wilderness George Mossel Bay Sedgefield
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Climate map of the Garden Route

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Knysna 18°C (64°F) 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 18°C (64°F) 673 mm (26 in) 3,383 hours
Plettenberg Bay 18°C (64°F) 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 18°C (64°F) 680 mm (27 in) 3,383 hours
Wilderness 18°C (64°F) 25°C (77°F) 10°C (50°F) 18°C (64°F) 657 mm (26 in) 2,554 hours
George 19°C (66°F) 25°C (77°F) 9°C (48°F) 17°C (63°F) 638 mm (25 in) 2,554 hours
Mossel Bay 18°C (64°F) 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 19°C (66°F) 526 mm (21 in) 2,554 hours
Sedgefield 18°C (64°F) 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 18°C (64°F) 642 mm (25 in) 3,383 hours

Places in the Garden Route, South Africa

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