Knysna

Garden Route Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Garden Route, South Africa in February.

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Knysna Plettenberg Bay Wilderness George

Planning a trip to the Garden Route, South Africa this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Garden Route in February

The Garden Route, South Africa is a region in South Africa. February in the Garden Route generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Knysna. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Garden Route, South Africa.

To explore the conditions in the Garden Route, South Africa in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mossel Bay with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Wilderness with 51 mm (2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Knysna sees close to 300 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April22°C (72°F) May20°C (68°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August18°C (64°F) September19°C (66°F) October20°C (68°F) November21°C (70°F) December23°C (73°F)
Best Time to Visit the Garden Route →

Best Places to Visit in the Garden Route in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Garden Route.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Garden Route

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in the Garden Route, South Africa?

Temperature range in the Garden Route (February)

Precipitation variation in the Garden Route (February)

Knysna

In February Knysna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
320 hours
300 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Knysna →

Plettenberg Bay

In February Plettenberg Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
320 hours
300 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Plettenberg Bay →

Wilderness

In February Wilderness generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
209 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Wilderness →

George

In February George generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
209 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
50 mm (2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in George →

Mossel Bay

In February Mossel Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
209 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mossel Bay →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Garden Route, in South Africa.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Garden Route in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Knysna 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Plettenberg Bay 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Wilderness 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 51 mm (2 in)
George 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Mossel Bay 24°C (75°F) 19°C (66°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Sedgefield 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

The Garden Route weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Garden Route, South Africa in February?

the Garden Route, South Africa typically experiences excellent weather in February, part of the season. Daytime highs in Knysna average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Garden Route, South Africa in February?

Knysna averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 18°C (64°F).

Does the Garden Route, South Africa get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Garden Route, South Africa during February, with Knysna averaging close to 50 mm (2 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit the Garden Route, South Africa?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit the Garden Route, South Africa with overall excellent weather in Knysna. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly excellent weather in Knysna.

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