Climate normals · 1970–2000
Pretoria Climate
Pretoria is a city in South Africa (06) with a population of about 2,112,693. Its average annual temperature is 18.4°C (65°F), with roughly 688 mm of rain per year.
18.4°C
Avg Temp
688
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
Pretoria Climate
Pretoria has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F) and receives about 688 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.4°C
Avg Temp
688
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 73° | 129 mm |
| February | 22° / 72° | 92 mm |
| March | 21° / 70° | 86 mm |
| April | 18° / 65° | 45 mm |
| May | 15° / 59° | 13 mm |
| June | 12° / 53° | 6 mm |
| July | 12° / 54° | 3 mm |
| August | 15° / 59° | 6 mm |
| September | 19° / 66° | 20 mm |
| October | 20° / 69° | 69 mm |
| November | 21° / 70° | 105 mm |
| December | 22° / 72° | 114 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Pretoria
The most comfortable months to visit Pretoria are typically September, October and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 29°C high). The coldest is June (near 4°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Pretoria are typically September, October and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Pretoria, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C and about 688 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Pretoria average about 29°C (83°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.