Knysna Weather in May

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

The climate in Knysna during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Knysna and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

Knysna weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.4°C 68.7°F
Nightly temperature 12°C 53.6°F
Average temperature 16.2°C 61.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 71 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 19.8°C 67.7°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Knysna with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Knysna

Knysna average temperature in May

May rainfall

Knysna average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Knysna average rain in May

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 May 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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