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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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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.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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24
Feb
22
Mar
22
Apr
20
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Jul
18
Aug
18
Sep
19
Oct
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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

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.