Pretoria, South Africa Weather
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).
Current conditions in detail
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).
Pretoria 14-day forecast
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
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |