Swim in Knysna in january 2025What is the temperature of the sea in in january?

Average sea temperature in Knysna in january 2025.

In january, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Knysna is:

Minimum: 64°F

Average: 69°F

Maximum: 74°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in january:

  • Outside temperature: 70°F to 76°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 13.7mph
  • It rains a total of 1.7in, over 2 day(s).

Should we swim in Knysna in january?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Knysna in january is cool

Swimming in january on the beaches of Knysna is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 74°F, it can also be as low as 64°F! Note that the average is 69°F.

Note also that in january, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 73°F, 1.7in of precipitation (over 2 days) and 77.04 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Knysna in january

January
Average sea temperature 69°F
Minimum sea temperature 64°F
Maximum sea temperature 74°F
Average outside temperature 74°F
Maximum outside temperature 77°F
Minimum outside temperature 72°F
Wind speed 13.7mph
Wind temperature 72°F
Precipitation 1.7in
Number of days of rain 2 jour(s)
(8%)
Humidity 78%
Visibility in kilometers 9.6km
Cloud cover 29%
Our opinion cool swimming

Swim elsewhere in South Africa in january

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Cape Town in january66°F70°Fcool swimming
Durban in january79°F82°Fideal swimming
Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in january72°F75°Fpleasant swimming
Coffee Bay in january79°F82°Fpleasant swimming
East London in january76°F79°Fpleasant swimming
George in january70°F74°Fcool swimming
Margate in january79°F81°Fideal swimming
Port Nolloth in january65°F67°Fcool swimming
Richards Bay in january81°F83°Fideal swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in january79°F82°Fideal swimming
Hermanus in january68°F72°Fcool swimming
Mossel Bay in january70°F74°Fcool swimming
Plettenberg Bay in january69°F74°Fcool swimming

Swim in South Africa in january: sea temperature by city

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