Average Monthly Sunshine in Pretoria

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Pretoria receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Pretoria vary. From a high of 293 hours in August, to a low of 233 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3235 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 9.8 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Pretoria’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Pretoria enjoys an average of 3235 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, Pretoria’s wettest month, receives 107 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Pretoria Precipitation page.