Knysna weather in February (Western Cape, South Africa)

Looking to travel to Knysna in February? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Knysna the weather in February is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 18°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Knysna in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 300 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Knysna in February?

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 in February.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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