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Knysna & Plettenberg Bay in July
This is the coldest month in Knysna & Plettenberg Bay: highs average 67°F (20°C) and lows 52°F (11°C), with about 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain.
At 95/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 67°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 52°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 1.5 in (39 mm)
- Humidity
- 67%
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 57 min
- Comfort score
- 95/100 · Great
What July feels like
Highs near 67°F (20°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 52°F (11°C).
About 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's July.
Plan around July
July is one of Knysna & Plettenberg Bay's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from June (94 → 95/100).
- Our Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route recommends Oct – Apr, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 52°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Knysna & Plettenberg Bay in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Diepwalle Forest
Old-growth Knysna forest in Garden Route National Park, with the Elephant Walk trails among yellowwoods.
Why now July scores 95/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Featherbed Nature Reserve
Ferry across the lagoon to the western head, then a guided walk down through the private reserve.
Why now Highs near 67°F and 1.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Knysna Heads
Twin sandstone cliffs at the narrow mouth of the Knysna Lagoon, with lookouts on the eastern head.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Île de Pain
Bakery-cafe on Thesen Island known for wood-fired breads and seasonal plates.
Brenton-on-Sea
Long, wild beach west of the Knysna Heads, good for walks below vegetated dunes.
Nearby in July
- Stellenbosch & Franschhoek in July~240 mi · highs 61°F, 4.9 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Cape Town in July~265 mi · highs 60°F, 3.2 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~349 m to Knysna & Plettenberg Bay's ~11 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Knysna & Plettenberg Bay in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Knysna & Plettenberg Bay?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 95/100. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) and 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain. Our Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route recommends Oct – Apr, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Knysna & Plettenberg Bay in July?
Average highs are 67°F (20°C) and average lows 52°F (11°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Knysna & Plettenberg Bay in July?
Not much: about 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 20.8 in (529 mm).
What should I pack for Knysna & Plettenberg Bay in July?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 52°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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