Climate almanac

Knysna

Western Cape, South Africa · -34.04°, 23.05°

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What is the climate like in Knysna?

Knysna is comfortable to visit year-round; trip comfort peaks in February (8.0/10). Knysna is warmest in January, when daily highs average 74°F (24°C), and coolest in July, when lows fall to about 50°F (10°C). The wettest month is typically September and the driest is May; the year sees roughly 22 in (564 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitYear-round — comfort peaks in February (8.0/10)
  • Warmest monthJanuary — average high 74°F (24°C)
  • Coolest monthJuly — average low 50°F (10°C)
  • Wettest monthSeptember (2.5 in (65 mm))
  • Driest monthMay (1.4 in (35 mm))
  • Annual precipitation22 in (564 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromGeorge Airport, 61 km away (1976-2025)