April verdict

Knysna, South Africa in April

Weather score53Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Knysna, South Africa, South Africa travel weather guide
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April weather

Monthly averages

Temp

22°C

Rain

78mm

Sun

6.7h

Sea

18°C

Weather score

53

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Knysna, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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April22°C average high

April is close to Knysna's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

April78mm average rain

April sits near Knysna's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to July and September to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

April6.7 hours average sun

April is below Knysna's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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April18°C average sea

April is close to Knysna's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJanuary to March and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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April53 weather score

April sits close to Knysna's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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