Pretoria, South Africa Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Pretoria month by month
Pretoria weather in January
January brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 62°F (17°C), about 12 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Pretoria.
Pretoria weather in February
February brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 62°F (17°C), about 11 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Pretoria.
Pretoria weather in March
March brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 60°F (15°C), about 8 wet days.
Pretoria weather in April
April brings highs around 75°F (24°C), lows near 55°F (13°C), about 6 wet days.
Pretoria weather in May
May brings highs around 72°F (22°C), lows near 49°F (10°C), about 2 wet days.
Pretoria weather in June
June brings highs around 67°F (19°C), lows near 44°F (6°C), about 1 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Pretoria.
Pretoria weather in July
July brings highs around 67°F (20°C), lows near 43°F (6°C), about 1 wet days.
Pretoria weather in August
August brings highs around 74°F (23°C), lows near 47°F (8°C), about 0 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Pretoria.
Pretoria weather in September
September brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 53°F (12°C), about 3 wet days.
Pretoria weather in October
October brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), about 6 wet days.
Pretoria weather in November
November brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 60°F (15°C), about 10 wet days.
Pretoria weather in December
December brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 62°F (17°C), about 14 wet days.
Seasons in Pretoria
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.
Climate questions, answered
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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).
Pack for Pretoria with rain gear if you travel around February. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - January nights average 62°F (17°C).
Pretoria temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.