Weather in Knysna Today
Temperature Wind Humidity Rain Cloud Pressure |
Thursday
Morning Clear 10°c 12 km/h 79% 0.0 mm 0% 1027 mb |
Thursday
Afternoon Sunny 17°c 11 km/h 47% 0.0 mm 6% 1026 mb |
Thursday
Evening Clear 13°c 4 km/h 68% 0.0 mm 9% 1023 mb |
Thursday
Overnight Clear 12°c 9 km/h 71% 0.0 mm 11% 1024 mb |
Weather in Knysna Tomorrow
Temperature Wind Humidity Rain Cloud Pressure |
Friday
Morning Clear 13°c 7 km/h 72% 0.0 mm 10% 1022 mb |
Friday
Afternoon Overcast 17°c 8 km/h 57% 0.0 mm 97% 1020 mb |
Friday
Evening Clear 14°c 14 km/h 84% 0.0 mm 7% 1017 mb |
Friday
Overnight Clear 14°c 9 km/h 87% 0.0 mm 7% 1016 mb |
14 Day Weather Knysna
High Low Wind Cloud Rain Pressure Humidity Sunrise Sunset |
Thursday
Aug 07 Sunny 17°c 10°c 15 km/h 12% 0.1 mm 1026 mb 66% 07:14 AM 05:51 PM |
Friday
Aug 08 Sunny 17°c 12°c 14 km/h 17% 0.0 mm 1020 mb 71% 07:13 AM 05:52 PM |
Saturday
Aug 09 Patchy rai... 23°c 14°c 23 km/h 40% 0.3 mm 1010 mb 57% 07:12 AM 05:53 PM |
Sunday
Aug 10 Patchy rai... 14°c 11°c 38 km/h 79% 1.8 mm 1021 mb 62% 07:11 AM 05:54 PM |
Monday
Aug 11 Partly Clo... 16°c 9°c 12 km/h 33% 0.0 mm 1023 mb 60% 07:10 AM 05:54 PM |
Tuesday
Aug 12 Sunny 18°c 12°c 9 km/h 14% 0.0 mm 1020 mb 75% 07:09 AM 05:55 PM |
High Low Wind Cloud Rain Pressure Humidity Sunrise Sunset |
Wednesday
Aug 13 Patchy rai... 18°c 13°c 12 km/h 76% 1.5 mm 1019 mb 85% 07:08 AM 05:56 PM |
Thursday
Aug 14 Partly Clo... 18°c 15°c 21 km/h 31% 0.1 mm 1020 mb 83% 07:07 AM 05:56 PM |
Friday
Aug 15 Sunny 20°c 14°c 11 km/h 3% 0.0 mm 1015 mb 73% 07:06 AM 05:57 PM |
Saturday
Aug 16 Patchy rai... 18°c 14°c 25 km/h 46% 0.2 mm 1013 mb 74% 07:05 AM 05:58 PM |
Sunday
Aug 17 Patchy rai... 17°c 12°c 19 km/h 28% 0.2 mm 1018 mb 76% 07:03 AM 05:58 PM |
Monday
Aug 18 Sunny 17°c 12°c 12 km/h 12% 0.0 mm 1018 mb 79% 07:02 AM 05:59 PM |
Weather Knysna
Knysna is a pretty town in the Western Cape area of South Africa. It lies along the famous Garden Route, and is renowned for its biodiversity and natural beauty. Tourism is becoming increasingly important in Knysna, and it's particularly popular with golfers as the town has not one but three world class golf courses.
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The Weather in Knysna
In common with other towns along the Garden Route, Knysna has a very mild climate. Winters rarely get particularly cold, and it's not too hot in the summer either, making the town a perfect year round destination.
Most visitors plan their visit to Knysna according to what they want to enjoy during their trip, rather than according to the weather.
Knysna in the Spring
Spring in Knysna falls between August and October. Temperatures are mild, with daily highs of around 21°C. Nights can be chilly in spring, however, with overnight lows of about 8°C, so you'll want to bring something with long sleeves for the cooler evenings.
Spring is quite a wet season in Knysna, and it could rain on up to 12 days each month, so an umbrella or lightweight waterproof jacket is a useful addition to your suitcase.
Spring is a good season for whale watching in Knysna as the southern right whales will be around throughout the season. It's also perfect for hiking and for enjoying the floral magnificence of the area.
Knysna in the Summer
Summer months in Knysna run from November to February. This is the warmest time of the year, with average daily highs of about 26°C and warmer nights at around 16°C. It's still quite wet, however, and on average you can expect some rain on every other day or so, with November being the wettest month in the year.
Summer is a popular time for visiting the elephant and monkey sanctuaries, although parts of the town can be quite crowded during this peak season.
Knysna in the Autumn
Autumn is a great time to visit Knysna. The leaves change colour and the sea becomes a little stormier, making for some very spectacular seascapes. Between February and April you can expect average daily highs of 23°C but the nights do begin to get chillier as the season progresses.
Knysna in the Winter
Most of Knysna's big events take place during the winter months, between May and July. The famous oyster festival occurs in late June or early July, and so does the Rastafarian earth festival. The winter weather in Knysna is drier than at other times of the year, and still very mild, with daily temperatures of around 20°C. Winter nights can be as low as a chilly feeling 7°C, so take a lightweight jacket and some long sleeves.
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