Climate Chart of Pretoria, South Africa
Monthly data: Temperature °C, Rain (mm), Sunshine (h) · 2013–2023
For Pretoria, South Africa, the climate data cover 2013–2023. The monthly mean temperature reaches its highest point at January (22.6 °C) and its lowest at July (12.5 °C), giving a sense of the year's range without describing daytime highs or lows. Daily sunshine means are highest in January (11.01 hours/day), while average daily rainfall is lowest in August (0.09 mm/day).
Climate overview
Temperature
Monthly mean temperatures peak at January (22.6 °C) and reach their lowest point in July (12.5 °C). These figures describe monthly averages, not the temperatures visitors should expect at a particular time of day, so daily conditions may vary around them. The unweighted mean of the monthly mean temperatures is 18.7 °C. It summarizes the calendar-month means equally rather than weighting them by the number of days, and therefore is not a day-weighted annual average.
Rain
Mean daily rainfall is highest in February (3.69 mm/day) and lowest in August (0.09 mm/day). These are average daily amounts, not monthly totals; the lower monthly mean does not guarantee rain-free days or indicate how frequently rain falls. The unweighted mean across the monthly daily-rainfall means is 1.64 mm/day. It offers a broad summary, but does not show how rainfall is distributed among individual days.
Sunshine
Mean daily sunshine duration is highest in January (11.01 hours/day) and lowest in June (9.50 hours/day). These averages can help with planning daylight outdoor activities, but sunshine duration is not the same as day length. The unweighted mean of the monthly sunshine means is 10.25 hours/day per day. This summarizes monthly averages rather than promising a particular amount of sunshine on any visit day.
Snow
The highest monthly mean daily snowfall is recorded in June (0.01 mm/day). This small recorded average does not establish how many days have snowfall, snow depth, snow cover, or whether skiing conditions occur.
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Visitors prioritising cooler monthly mean conditions can use July as a reference, when the monthly mean temperature is 12.5 °C; this is an average, not a forecast of daytime or evening temperatures. For a lower average daily-rainfall criterion, August is the relevant option, with a mean of 0.09 mm/day. That figure does not guarantee dry days, so flexible plans and rain protection remain sensible. For rain preparation, note that mean daily rainfall is highest in February (3.69 mm/day), while mean daily sunshine is highest in January (11.01 hours/day). Sunshine averages may help when planning outdoor sightseeing, but they do not specify day length or ensure clear conditions on a given day.
The lowest mean daily sunshine is in June (9.50 hours/day), a useful reference for visitors prioritising sunshine duration in outdoor plans. Recorded snowfall has its highest monthly mean daily amount in June (0.01 mm/day); this average alone cannot establish snowy-day frequency or snow cover, so it should not be used to infer skiing conditions.
Climate Data Overview for Pretoria, South Africa
Explore the comprehensive climate data for Pretoria, South Africa. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.
| Month | Average: Temperature °C | Rain (mm) / day | Snow (mm) / day | Sunshine (h) / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.6 | 3.05 | 0.00 | 11.01 |
| Feb | 22.2 | 3.69 | 0.00 | 10.52 |
| Mar | 20.8 | 2.60 | 0.00 | 10.10 |
| Apr | 18.1 | 1.49 | 0.00 | 9.56 |
| May | 15.5 | 0.45 | 0.00 | 9.63 |
| Jun | 12.7 | 0.12 | 0.01 | 9.50 |
| Jul | 12.5 | 0.15 | 0.00 | 9.57 |
| Aug | 15.6 | 0.09 | 0.00 | 10.11 |
| Sep | 19.6 | 0.42 | 0.00 | 10.64 |
| Oct | 21.1 | 1.42 | 0.00 | 10.85 |
| Nov | 21.6 | 2.56 | 0.00 | 10.94 |
| Dec | 22.0 | 3.63 | 0.00 | 10.53 |
| Average | 18.7 | 1.64 | 0.00 | 10.25 |
