Knysna Weather in August

What's the weather like in Knysna (Western Cape) in August 2024?

The climate in Knysna during August can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

August is in the winter in Knysna and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

Knysna weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.1°C 64.5°F
Nightly temperature 9.6°C 49.2°F
Average temperature 13.8°C 56.8°F
Daily sunshine 7.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 95 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 18°C 64.4°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Knysna with around 95mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Knysna

Knysna average temperature in August

August rainfall

Knysna average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Knysna average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Knysna in August 2024.

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Knysna weather stats

Knysna weather statistics
Hottest month: February 23.4°C 74.1°F
Driest month: February 62mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: July 7.2hrs
Coldest month: July 17.8°C 64°F
Wettest month: August 95mm 3.7ins
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