Pretoria, South Africa Weather

South Africa 🇿🇦 · Local time 19:13
65°
Smoky haze Feels like 65° · High 73° / Low 52°
Wind
4 mph
Humidity
22%
0 Low
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Pretoria hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 73°F (23°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical July high of 67°F (20°C).

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6:52 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
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4 PM
5 PM
5:34 PM
Sunset
6 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
65°
Wind
4 mph
W · gusts 8 mph
Humidity
22%
Pressure
30.27 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
0% chance today

Pretoria weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)

Tomorrow in Pretoria looks sunny, with a high of 76° and an overnight low of 53°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 7 mph, and the UV index reaches 5 (moderate).

High / Low
76° / 53°
Precipitation
1%
Sunrise / sunset
06:52 AM / 05:34 PM

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Pretoria 14-day forecast

Today
Smoky haze
High 73° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Sat, Jul 18 Saturday
Sunny
High 76° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Sun, Jul 19 Sunday
Sunny
High 75° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Mon, Jul 20 Monday
Sunny
High 73° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Tue, Jul 21 Tuesday
Sunny
High 72° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Wed, Jul 22 Wednesday
Sunny
High 74° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Thu, Jul 23 Thursday
Sunny
High 72° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Fri, Jul 24 Friday
Sunny
High 71° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Sat, Jul 25 Saturday
Sunny
High 72° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Sun, Jul 26 Sunday
Sunny
High 74° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Mon, Jul 27 Monday
Sunny
High 63° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Tue, Jul 28 Tuesday
Sunny
High 61° Low 41°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Wed, Jul 29 Wednesday
Sunny
High 67° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Thu, Jul 30 Thursday
Sunny
High 66° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 1%

About the weather in Pretoria

Located in South Africa, Pretoria experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 83°F (28°C) in January and dip to about 67°F (19°C) in June, with around 22.0 inches (558 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.

Pretoria weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: January - highs near 83°F (28°C)
  • Coldest month: June - highs near 67°F (19°C)
  • Record high: 101°F (38°C) · Record low: 31°F (-1°C) (2015–2024)
  • Wettest month: February (11 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (11.4 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters

Temperatures through the year

The warmest stretch of the year centers on January. Highs average 83°F (28°C) and overnight lows stay near 62°F (17°C). The coolest month is June, with typical highs of 67°F (19°C) and lows around 44°F (6°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 101°F (38°C) and dropped as low as 31°F (-1°C).

Rain, sun and snow

February is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.0 inches (101 mm) of rain over 11 days, while August is the driest. January brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.4 hours of sun a day.

Season by season

Spring (September through November)

Spring in Pretoria runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 56°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season.

Summer (December through February)

Summer in Pretoria runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season.

Fall (March through May)

Fall in Pretoria brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (24°C) and nights around 55°F (13°C); rain falls on about 16 days over the three months.

Winter (June through August)

Winter in Pretoria is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 69°F (21°C) and nights around 44°F (7°C); precipitation is infrequent.

Average temperatures in Pretoria by month

Monthly averages for Pretoria based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 83° 62° 12 3.8 in 11.4 h/day 62%
February 82° 62° 11 4.0 in 11.0 h/day 64%
March 81° 60° 8 2.6 in 10.8 h/day 61%
April 75° 55° 6 1.9 in 10.1 h/day 61%
May 72° 49° 2 0.6 in 9.9 h/day 52%
June 67° 44° 1 0.2 in 9.8 h/day 49%
July 67° 43° 1 0.2 in 10.1 h/day 44%
August 74° 47° 0 0.1 in 10.6 h/day 39%
September 81° 53° 3 0.5 in 11.2 h/day 39%
October 83° 57° 6 1.5 in 11.1 h/day 45%
November 83° 60° 10 2.7 in 11.4 h/day 54%
December 83° 62° 14 3.9 in 11.1 h/day 62%

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Common questions

What is the hottest month in Pretoria?
January is the hottest month in Pretoria, with average highs of 83°F (28°C) and overnight lows near 62°F (17°C). In the past decade the temperature has peaked at 101°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Pretoria?
June is the coldest month, with highs averaging 67°F (19°C) and lows around 44°F (6°C). The lowest reading in recent years was 31°F (-1°C).
What is the rainiest month in Pretoria?
February is typically the wettest month, averaging 4.0 inches (101 mm) of precipitation across about 11 days. August is usually the driest.
Does it snow in Pretoria?
Snow is essentially absent in Pretoria - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best time to visit Pretoria?
The best time to visit Pretoria is generally March to August, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 73°F (23°C).
How sunny is Pretoria?
Pretoria averages 10.7 hours of sunshine per day across the year. January is the sunniest month at about 11.4 hours of sun a day.
Is Pretoria humid?
Relative humidity in Pretoria averages about 53% over the year, which feels dry. The most comfortable months tend to fall in the drier part of the year.