Temperatures in October
It's pleasantly warm in October in Knysna with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 15°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Knysna in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Knysna with warm temperatures, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights close to 12°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 22°C, with nights close to 13°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Knysna will be around 24°C, with nights close to 14°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 51 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 25% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Knysna. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Knysna in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
22°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
25°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
19°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
51 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Knysna?
Want nice weather? Then October is a great time to be in Knysna. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Knysna in October
With 38°C, Knysna hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 6°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Knysna
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Knysna, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Knysna
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Knysna, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Knysna.
Daily UV Index in October in Knysna
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.
Temperature in October in Knysna Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Knysna, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Knysna Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Knysna, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Knysna
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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.
