SeasonMapKnysna weather in February
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February in Knysna: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Knysna · #295 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Knysna in February
Other months in Knysna
Knysna's forum calls January part of the warm, busy summer season, though a few visitors have found it wetter than the brochures suggest, with scattered rain days breaking up the sunshine rather than a fully dry stretch. Regulars still rate it a good month overall — just pack for the odd shower alongside the swimwear.
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Knysna climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Sea temperature | 19°C / 67°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 41 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 25 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Knysna in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Knysna's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherKnysna's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
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Knysna in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Knysna?
- February in Knysna: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Knysna on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Knysna in February?
- In February, Knysna averages a daily high of 24.9°C and a low of 18.5°C, with about 41.1 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Knysna in February?
- Knysna has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in February.