Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa Climate Change Severity
High
Knysna Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)
Over the past 15 year(s), Knysna temperature has changed by around +0.2%, and has experienced notable climate changes.
Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)
HistoricDays
Year 2025Days
Change
Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
MistyDisclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.
Climate Change Indicators:
Over the past 15 years, Knysna has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 48 (within the High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:
Severity Score
48/100
High
From 2010 to 2025, Knysna experienced significant changes:
Temperature change of
+0.03 °C
Variation in annual rainfall
+1.2 %
Change in average humidity
+0.8 %
PM2.5 levels surged by
+138.7 %
Heatwave changed by
-0.2 day(s)
Coldwave changed by
-1.4 day(s)
Wind speeds changed by
-1.9 km/h
These indicators show that Knysna is experiencing a more volatile and extreme climate, reinforcing the need for urgent intervention to mitigate risks. As the severity score rises, focus must shift to adaptation and emergency preparedness.
Knysna Weather Forecast 30 Days (July - August 2025)Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa
Temperature
humi.
Wind SpeedSunny24°/16°58%30km/h
Moderate rain14°/10°80%39km/hPatchy rain nearby14°/10°66%26km/hSunny20°/10°48%18km/h
Overcast 27°/19°27%30km/hPatchy rain nearby23°/14°44%28km/hPatchy rain nearby13°/13°88%15km/hPatchy rain nearby16°/12°85%14km/hModerate rain14°/12°84%36km/hPatchy rain nearby15°/12°81%14km/hSunny17°/12°73%10km/h
Partly Cloudy 23°/13°59%7km/hPartly Cloudy 18°/14°81%13km/hSunny23°/14°69%12km/h
Moderate rain at times17°/11°69%24km/h
Heavy rain at times17°/11°67%22km/hModerate rain at times17°/12°68%21km/h
Moderate or heavy rain shower19°/11°65%23km/hModerate or heavy rain shower19°/12°64%23km/hModerate or heavy rain shower18°/12°70%25km/hModerate or heavy rain shower16°/12°72%22km/hModerate or heavy rain shower18°/12°67%21km/hHeavy rain at times17°/12°68%22km/hHeavy rain at times17°/12°68%22km/hModerate or heavy rain shower17°/12°69%21km/hModerate or heavy rain shower19°/12°66%21km/hPatchy rain possible20°/13°64%22km/hModerate or heavy rain shower17°/12°71%23km/hHeavy rain at times17°/12°67%20km/hModerate rain at times19°/12°66%22km/hModerate or heavy rain shower18°/12°68%21km/hHighest & Lowest Weather Forecasts
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