Pretoria Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa is 26°C (79°F), with daytime highs ranging from 21°C (70°F) in July to 29°C (84°F) in February. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Pretoria compares to cities worldwide.

Seasonal changes in Pretoria bring a little variety without extreme temperature swings. Nighttime lows range from 18°C (64°F) in February to 6°C (43°F) in July.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Pretoria by month:

Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. February, the warmest month of the year, receives 233 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Pretoria's average annual maximum temperature is 26°C (79°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.

Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year, mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.

Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.

Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In Pretoria, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 21°C (70°F) and humidity around 50%, considered moderate. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°F) with 62% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Pretoria's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Pretoria climate page.