Best Time to Visit Pretoria
South Africa · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Best monthsApril to September
HottestOctober · 31°C
ColdestJuly · 4°C
WettestJanuary · 122 mm
Weather-wise, April to September is the best time to visit Pretoria. October is the hottest month, with average highs of 31°C (87°F), while July is the coldest, with lows around 4°C (40°F). Rain is heaviest in January, at about 122 mm (4.8 in), and lightest in July, at 2 mm (0.1 in).
Pretoria weather by month
Jan30°C / 17°C122 mmFairFeb30°C / 17°C77 mmGoodMar29°C / 15°C68 mmExcellentApr26°C / 12°C44 mmExcellentMay24°C / 8°C14 mmExcellentJun21°C / 5°C5 mmExcellentJul21°C / 4°C2 mmExcellentAug25°C / 7°C3 mmExcellentSep29°C / 11°C12 mmExcellentOct31°C / 14°C46 mmExcellentNov31°C / 15°C81 mmGoodDec30°C / 17°C117 mmFair
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C 86°F | 17°C 62°F | 122 mm | 20 | 62% | 6 | Fair 4.9 |
| February | 30°C 86°F | 17°C 62°F | 77 mm | 15 | 60% | 6.5 | Good 6.9 |
| March | 29°C 84°F | 15°C 59°F | 68 mm | 13 | 59% | 7.1 | Excellent 8.3 |
| April | 26°C 79°F | 12°C 53°F | 44 mm | 7 | 58% | 7.5 | Excellent 10 |
| May | 24°C 75°F | 8°C 47°F | 14 mm | 2 | 51% | 9.3 | Excellent 10 |
| June | 21°C 69°F | 5°C 41°F | 5 mm | 1 | 49% | 9.6 | Excellent 10 |
| July | 21°C 70°F | 4°C 40°F | 2 mm | 1 | 45% | 9.8 | Excellent 10 |
| August | 25°C 76°F | 7°C 45°F | 3 mm | 1 | 39% | 10.4 | Excellent 10 |
| September | 29°C 85°F | 11°C 52°F | 12 mm | 2 | 35% | 10.2 | Excellent 9.2 |
| October | 31°C 87°F | 14°C 57°F | 46 mm | 9 | 44% | 8.5 | Excellent 8.2 |
| November | 31°C 87°F | 15°C 60°F | 81 mm | 14 | 52% | 6.7 | Good 6.7 |
| December | 30°C 87°F | 17°C 62°F | 117 mm | 19 | 59% | 5.4 | Fair 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pretoria?
The best time to visit Pretoria is April to September, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Pretoria?
October is the hottest month in Pretoria, with an average high of 31°C (87°F).
What is the coldest month in Pretoria?
July is the coldest month in Pretoria, with an average low of 4°C (40°F).
What is the rainiest month in Pretoria?
January is the wettest month, with about 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 2 mm (0.1 in).
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- Gaborone259 km · best April to August
- Mbabane301 km · best April to September
- Maseru403 km · best April to May and August to October
- Matola428 km · best May to September
- Maputo440 km · best May to September
- Durban536 km · best May to September
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