March verdict

Knysna, South Africa in March

Weather score59Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Knysna, South Africa, South Africa travel weather guide
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March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

23°C

Rain

73mm

Sun

7.4h

Sea

20°C

Weather score

59

Good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 20°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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March23°C average high

March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

March73mm average rain

March 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.

March7.4 hours average sun

March sits close to Knysna's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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March20°C average sea

March sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

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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March59 weather score

March scores above Knysna's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December

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

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