Pretoria Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Pretoria varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to pleasant.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Pretoria, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in February to a pleasant 21°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 6°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Pretoria has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 676 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Pretoria shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in December, with an average of 119 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3.6 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Pretoria in South Africa
During the months of April, May, June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
February has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 119 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 293 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
