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Pretoria weather in July (Gauteng, South Africa)

Curious about the July weather in Pretoria? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Pretoria, July is characterized by pleasant temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 6°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Pretoria in July usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.6 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 1 day of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 288 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a great time to visit. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Pretoria climate page with graphs.

 

Pretoria, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 3.6 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 50%  
SunshineSunshine 288 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in July

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Pretoria in July?

For visitors traveling to Pretoria, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in July.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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