Knysna Weather in December

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

The climate in Knysna during December can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

December is in the summer in Knysna and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

Knysna weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.3°C 72.1°F
Nightly temperature 14.8°C 58.6°F
Average temperature 18.5°C 65.3°F
Daily sunshine 9.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 65 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 21.1°C 70°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average December is the 2nd driest month of the year in Knysna with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Knysna

Knysna average temperature in December

December rainfall

Knysna average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Knysna average rain in December

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 December 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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