Knysna

Garden Route Weather in November

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

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Knysna Plettenberg Bay Wilderness George

Planning a journey to the Garden Route, South Africa this November and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Garden Route in November

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

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Knysna.

For specific regional insights in the Garden Route, South Africa, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mossel Bay with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Wilderness with 74 mm (2.9 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Knysna.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Knysna enjoys about 320 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 November

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 November for some of the most popular destinations in the Garden Route, South Africa?

Temperature range in the Garden Route (November)

Precipitation variation in the Garden Route (November)

Knysna

In November Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
300 hours
320 hours
345 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Knysna →

Plettenberg Bay

In November Plettenberg Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
300 hours
320 hours
345 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Plettenberg Bay →

Wilderness

In November Wilderness generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
225 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Wilderness →

George

In November George generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
225 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in George →

Mossel Bay

In November Mossel Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
225 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mossel Bay →

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

In our records: South Africa November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in South Africa in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest November night in South Africa dropped to -46°C (-51°F) in Hoedspruit on November 1, 2017.

Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Knysna 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Plettenberg Bay 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Wilderness 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
George 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Mossel Bay 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Sedgefield 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

The Garden Route weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

November in the Garden Route, South Africa brings perfect weather. In Knysna, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

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

Average temperatures in the Garden Route, South Africa during November range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Knysna.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Garden Route, South Africa during November, with Knysna averaging close to 72 mm (2.8 in).

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

We consider November to be one of the best times to travel to the Garden Route, South Africa. Typically, the climate in Knysna is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Garden Route.

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