Climate of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Point-value climate at Pretoria (Gauteng, South Africa). Population approximately 1,338,000.
Located in Gauteng, South Africa, Pretoria has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 1,338,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 11.9°C / 53.4°F in June to 22.7°C / 72.9°F in January, with rainfall varying from 3 mm / 0.1 in (July) to 124 mm / 4.9 in (January) — about 672 mm / 26.5 in across the year. As the national capital of South Africa, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Pretoria's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.7°C72.9°F | 124 mm4.9″ | — |
| February | 22.4°C72.3°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| March | 21.2°C70.2°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| April | 18.4°C65.1°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 15°C59°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 11.9°C53.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| July | 12.1°C53.8°F | 3 mm0.1″ | — |
| August | 14.9°C58.8°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 18.7°C65.7°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 20.4°C68.7°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| November | 21.2°C70.2°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| December | 22.1°C71.8°F | 111 mm4.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Pretoria?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, August, September. Pretoria's warmest month is January at an average of 22.7°C / 72.9°F, and its driest month is July with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Pretoria?
Pretoria, in Gauteng, South Africa, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 11.9°C / 53.4°F in June to 22.7°C / 72.9°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 672 mm / 26.5 in, with the wettest month being January (124 mm / 4.9 in) and the driest July (3 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Pretoria in January?
The average temperature in Pretoria in January is 22.7°C / 72.9°F, with rainfall of about 124 mm / 4.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Pretoria?
The driest month in Pretoria is July, with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 12.1°C / 53.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Pretoria?
The wettest month in Pretoria is January, with approximately 124 mm / 4.9 in of average monthly rainfall.