Best Time to Visit Knysna: Month-by-Month Guide

Best months for Knysna: February, March, January, April.

  • Best months for Knysna: February, March, January, April.
  • Peak season is February, January, March. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
  • Shoulder season: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
  • Wettest months: December, November, January.
  • The weather is good almost all year.

Year at a glance

23° 17° J 23° 17° F 22° 16° M 21° 14° A 19° 12° M 18° 10° J 17° 10° J 17° 10° A 18° 11° S 19° 13° O 20° 14° N 22° 16° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 23°C17°C49 mm 9– – 7.9
February 23°C17°C43 mm 8– – 8.0
March 22°C16°C52 mm 9– – 8.0
April 21°C14°C51 mm 8– – 7.8
May 19°C12°C47 mm 7– – 7.8
June 18°C10°C43 mm 7– – 7.5
July 17°C10°C46 mm 8– – 7.3
August 17°C10°C62 mm 9– – 7.1
September 18°C11°C49 mm 9– – 7.3
October 19°C13°C62 mm 9– – 7.4
November 20°C14°C69 mm 9– – 7.6
December 22°C16°C47 mm 9– – 7.8

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Knysna?

The best months are February, March, January, April.

When is the rainy season in Knysna?

The wettest months are December, November, January.