When to go · Knysna
Knysna in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm, dry-ish); Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov for fewer crowds). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 19°C66°F / 9°C48°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
GoodSouth Africa month rating
Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm, dry-ish); Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov for fewer crowds). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Weather in August
- KnysnaHighs around 19 °C, lows around 9 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 66 °F, lows around 48 °F, rain on about 9 days
- Garden Route, South Africa · Mossel Bay, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikammacool
Rain in every month, mild temperatures; December school holidays fill every bed.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Africa overall
- Medium
South Africa overall: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket