Pretoria Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Pretoria, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in February to a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in the coolest month, July.

Nights vary from 18°C (64°F) in February to around 6°C (43°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Pretoria has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 676 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Pretoria shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in December, the wettest month, with an average of 119 mm (4.7 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3.6 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Pretoria Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Pretoria offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between August (9.8 hours daily) and February (7.8 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Pretoria.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 62%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 44%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year