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Knysna & Plettenberg Bay in November
Knysna & Plettenberg Bay edges warmer than October, with highs of 76°F (25°C), lows of 59°F (15°C) and about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain.
It scores 90/100 for comfort, 10th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 76°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (56 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 48 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What November feels like
Warm afternoons near 76°F (25°C) make long days outdoors easy.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 59°F (15°C).
About 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's November.
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – September and December).
- Comfort holds steady from October (90 → 90/100).
- November sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route recommends.
What to pack for November
- Light, breathable clothes76°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Knysna & Plettenberg Bay in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Bramon Wine Estate
Coastal vineyard in The Crags making Méthode Cap Classique sparkling, with a relaxed restaurant.
Robberg Nature Reserve
Rocky peninsula in Plettenberg Bay with hiking loops, seal colonies and whale views in season.
Why now November scores 90/100 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 76°F and 2.2 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.
Monkeyland
Free-roaming primate sanctuary in The Crags with guided forest walks and a 128 m suspension bridge.
Nearby in November
- Stellenbosch & Franschhoek in November~240 mi · highs 73°F, 1.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cape Town in November~265 mi · highs 66°F, 1.2 in rain · 6°C (10°F) cooler by day, drier
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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Knysna & Plettenberg Bay?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 90/100 against a best of 95 in May – September and December. Expect highs of 76°F (25°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain. November is inside the Oct – Apr window our Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route recommends.
How hot is Knysna & Plettenberg Bay in November?
Average highs are 76°F (25°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Knysna & Plettenberg Bay in November?
Not much: about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 20.8 in (529 mm).
What should I pack for Knysna & Plettenberg Bay in November?
Bring light, breathable clothes (76°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Knysna & Plettenberg Bay
Routes in season in November
- Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route Oct – Apr
Planning Knysna & Plettenberg Bay in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.