With it's all year warm, Mediterranean climate, Knysna is the perfect 365 day holiday destination.
Spring/Summer: Average Temperature: 25'C
Autumn/Winter: Average Temperature: 19'C
Food with integrity - Fresh on a plate. There are great festivals all over the world... Gastronomica is the only one ahead of the rest.
The annual Pink Loerie Mardi Gras will transform the town again from 24 April to 2 May 2010. The first Mardi Gras that was held in May 2001 was a great success and since then it has grown every year to be more popular with huge support from the gay and lesbian community. Originated by Knysna local, Juan Lerm, it is Africa's biggest, boldest and most colourful Gay carnival. The Mardi Gras is a celebration of freedom and the diversity of the gay culture and offers six days of non stop entertainment for anyone, no matter their sexual orientation, who enjoys a party.
Our clear, crisp July days are ideal for a celebration of the good life making the Oyster Festival an outdoor and leisure adventure.
Judah's Square is the venue for the annual Rastafarian Earth Festival. The festivities kick off with a big celebration after which Judah Square will be a hive of continious activities with live bands and ceremonies.
Guides will be available to explain proceedings and answer questions about the Rastafarian way of life.