Knysna weather in February (Western Cape, South Africa)

How does the February weather in Knysna compare to other months? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During February, Knysna experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 24°C. At night, it falls to around 18°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Knysna in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. You can typically expect 10 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 300 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, February is one of the better months to visit Knysna. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Knysna climate page with graphs.

 

Knysna, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 300 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in February

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Knysna, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Knysna.

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