Which is the hottest month in Knysna?

The hottest time of year in Knysna is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 24°C.

Which month has the most rain in Knysna?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Knysna with 95mm on average. There are normally 10 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Knysna?

The sunniest time of year in Knysna is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 64% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Knysna?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Knysna in February when the water temperature reaches 21°C.

Best time to visit Knysna

Q: When is the best time to visit Knysna?

The best time to visit Knysna is January and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Knysna?

The best time to visit Knysna is January and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Mar
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Apr
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Max Day Temperature (°F)

73
Jan
75
Feb
72
Mar
72
Apr
68
May
66
Jun
64
Jul
64
Aug
64
Sep
66
Oct
70
Nov
72
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

9
Jan
8
Feb
7
Mar
7
Apr
6
May
6
Jun
7
Jul
7
Aug
7
Sep
8
Oct
8
Nov
9
Dec

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The weather guide for South Africa (Knysna) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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