Knysna weather
At 8:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 18°C (65°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 AM, 5 AM, 8 AM, 10 AM (8.4 mm total). The weather is fairly even all year. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 AM, 5 AM, 8 AM, 10 AM (8.4 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Weather stays about the same all year.
About Knysna weather
Is it raining in Knysna right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 18° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 AM, 5 AM, 8 AM, 10 AM (8.4 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Knysna this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–27° and lows of 11–17°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Knysna lately?
In the past 7 days, Knysna had 2 rainy days and 2.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Knysna?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Knysna weather by month
When is the best time to visit Knysna?
Knysna's weather stays fairly even through the year, so any month works, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Average highs run from 18°C (64°F) in July to 26°C (79°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Knysna?
March is the wettest month, with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain on average. May is the driest, with about 33 mm (1.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Knysna?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F).
Does Knysna have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is March at about 57 mm (2.2 in).
How warm is the sea in Knysna?
The sea is warmest in February at about 21°C (70°F) and coolest in May at about 16°C (61°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months