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Climate and Weather of the Garden Route, South Africa

In South Africa you have several regions, one of which is called the Garden Route. The most popular city in this region is Knysna, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in the Garden Route. For detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please refer to the section beneath the map further down the page.

In the Garden Route, during the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C. The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 18°C. However, the specific temperature can vary depending on the exact location within the region.

Additional climate insights:

  • The months of November have a high chance of precipitation.
  • November is the wettest month in the Garden Route. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain.
  • June is the driest month.
  • The warmest month in the Garden Route is February with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
  • The coldest month is July with an average maximum daytime temperature of 18°C.
  • December is the sunniest month in the Garden Route.


Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of the Garden Route, South Africa?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.

Popular places in the Garden Route, South Africa

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