When is the best time to go to Pretoria
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Pretoria, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Pretoria
Pretoria weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Pretoria are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 134mm | 8.9hrs | 14.4hrs |
The weather in January in Pretoria is characteristically warm and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pretoria for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Pretoria and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Pretoria with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 75mm | 8.8hrs | 13.8hrs |
February in Pretoria is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pretoria.
February is in the summer in Pretoria and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Pretoria with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Pretoria weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 79mm | 8.6hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Pretoria is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pretoria.
March is in the fall / autumn in Pretoria and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Pretoria with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 56mm | 8.7hrs | 12.3hrs |
Pretoria's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pretoria.
April is in the fall / autumn in Pretoria and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Pretoria with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 12mm | 9.8hrs | 11.7hrs |
May is a dry month in Pretoria and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pretoria, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Pretoria and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Pretoria with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 9mm | 9.8hrs | 14.4hrs |
Mild and very dry weather often prevails in Pretoria during the month of June
It is perhaps a good month to visit Pretoria, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Pretoria and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Pretoria with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 3mm | 10.2hrs | 13.8hrs |
July in Pretoria is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Pretoria, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Pretoria and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Pretoria with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 6mm | 10.4hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Pretoria is characteristically mild and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pretoria, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Pretoria and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Pretoria with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 20mm | 10.2hrs | 12.3hrs |
Pretoria's weather in September is typically mild and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pretoria, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Pretoria and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Pretoria with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Pretoria weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 75mm | 9.4hrs | 11.7hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Pretoria and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pretoria.
October is in the spring in Pretoria and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Pretoria with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 103mm | 9hrs | 14.4hrs |
November is a damp month in Pretoria and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pretoria for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Pretoria and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Pretoria with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
Pretoria weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 114mm | 9.2hrs | 13.8hrs |
December in Pretoria is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pretoria for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Pretoria and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Pretoria with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Pretoria weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 28.1°C 82.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 3mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 18.8°C 65.8°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 134mm 5.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 25°C 77°F |
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