SeasonMapKnysna weather in March
South Africa
March in Knysna: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Knysna · #318 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Knysna in March
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 — March
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sea temperature | 18°C / 65°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 44 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 26 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Knysna in March
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.
BusyTerm 1–2 (autumn) break in South Africa, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Knysna?
- March in Knysna: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Knysna on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Knysna in March?
- In March, Knysna averages a daily high of 23.9°C and a low of 17.7°C, with about 43.7 mm of rain over roughly 8.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Knysna in March?
- Knysna has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in March.