The weather in December in Knysna

It's warm in December in Knysna with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 17°C.

Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Knysna. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Knysna, South Africa. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2015, Knysna reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 43 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in December for Knysna

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Knysna. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Knysna New York
Average temperature 25°C 9°C
Max. temperature 27°C 12°C
Min. temperature 14°C -5°C
Total precipitation 43 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 8 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Knysna with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 16°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 25°C, with nights around 16°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Knysna is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Knysna, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Knysna

Temperature in December in Knysna over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Knysna, South Africa. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Knysna

Total precipitation in December in Knysna over the years

Daily UV index in December in Knysna

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Knysna, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Knysna by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Knysna. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.