Which is the hottest month in Pretoria?

The hottest time of year in Pretoria is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Pretoria?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Pretoria with 134mm on average. There are normally 13 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Pretoria?

The sunniest time of year in Pretoria is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 89% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Pretoria

Q: When is the best time to visit Pretoria?

The best time to visit Pretoria is January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C.

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When is the best time to visit Pretoria?

The best time to visit Pretoria is January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for South Africa (Pretoria) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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