Average Monthly Sunshine in Knysna

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Knysna receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Knysna Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 345 hours of sunshine in December and 239 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3383 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between December (11.5 hours per day) and June (8.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Knysna’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Knysna enjoys an average of 3383 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

November, Knysna’s wettest month, receives 50 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 19°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Knysna Precipitation page.