Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Knysna, South Africa in January
Weather score66Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
68mm
Sun
9h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
66
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Knysna, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January24°C average high
January is one of Knysna's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January68mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Knysna's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to July and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January9 hours average sun
January is one of Knysna's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January21°C average sea
January is one of Knysna's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
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
January66 weather score
January is one of Knysna's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
