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Pretoria Weather

Pretoria weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.

Pretoria now (local time 11:15)

21°C

Overcast

Feels like: 20°
Humidity: 43%
Wind: 10 km/h

Next 7 days · what to wear

12° – 30°C

Rain likely on 1 of 7 days

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Pretoria 14-day forecast

Today
10/4
🌦️
22°
12°
💧28%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
22°
13°
💧12%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
24°
13°
💧67%
Wed
10/7
☁️
28°
15°
💧8%
Thu
10/8
🌤️
28°
15°
💧10%
Fri
10/9
🌤️
30°
16°
💧10%
Sat
10/10
🌤️
30°
20°
💧31%
Sun
10/11
🌤️
28°
17°
💧15%
Mon
10/12
☀️
28°
16°
💧5%
Tue
10/13
🌤️
29°
16°
💧4%
Wed
10/14
⛅
30°
17°
💧3%
Thu
10/15
☀️
31°
19°
💧10%
Fri
10/16
☀️
32°
20°
💧19%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
33°
21°
💧25%

Best time to visit Pretoria

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Pretoria are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is November (average high 30°C) and the coldest is June (average low 4°C).

Jan30°17°Feb30°16°Mar29°15°Apr26°11°May23°7°Jun20°4°Jul20°4°Aug24°6°Sep28°10°Oct30°14°Nov30°15°Dec30°17°

Pretoria climate by month

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	vs Hong Kong
JanBest	30°C	17°C	115 mm	60%	+7°C
FebBest	30°C	16°C	75 mm	59%	+6°C
MarBest	29°C	15°C	66 mm	59%	+2°C
AprBest	26°C	11°C	38 mm	58%	-5°C
MayBest	23°C	7°C	12 mm	50%	-12°C
JunBest	20°C	4°C	5 mm	50%	-17°C
JulBest	20°C	4°C	2 mm	44%	-17°C
AugBest	24°C	6°C	5 mm	39%	-14°C
SepBest	28°C	10°C	13 mm	35%	-9°C
OctBest	30°C	14°C	48 mm	44%	-4°C
NovBest	30°C	15°C	79 mm	52%	0°C
DecBest	30°C	17°C	112 mm	58%	+5°C

Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.

Pretoria weather month by month: what to wear

Pretoria in OctoberBest monthThis month

October in Pretoria is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C, around 48 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 44% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Pretoria in NovemberBest month

November in Pretoria is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C, around 79 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 52% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Pretoria in DecemberBest month

December in Pretoria is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C, around 112 mm of rain (some rain) and 58% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Pretoria in JanuaryBest month

January in Pretoria is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C, around 115 mm of rain (some rain) and 60% humidity — about 7°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Pretoria in FebruaryBest month

February in Pretoria is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C, around 75 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 59% humidity — about 6°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Pretoria in MarchBest month

March in Pretoria is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C, around 66 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 59% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Pretoria in AprilBest month

April in Pretoria is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C, around 38 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 58% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Pretoria in MayBest month

May in Pretoria is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C, around 12 mm of rain (dry) and 50% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Pretoria in JuneBest month

June in Pretoria is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C, around 5 mm of rain (dry) and 50% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Pretoria in JulyBest month

July in Pretoria is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C, around 2 mm of rain (dry) and 44% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Pretoria in AugustBest month

August in Pretoria is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 6°C, around 5 mm of rain (dry) and 39% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Pretoria in SeptemberBest month

September in Pretoria is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 10°C, around 13 mm of rain (dry) and 35% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

FAQ

›What is the best time to visit Pretoria?

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Pretoria are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is November (average high 30°C) and the coldest is June (average low 4°C).

›What's the weather like in Pretoria in October, and what should I wear?

October in Pretoria is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C, around 48 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 44% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

›What's the weather like in Pretoria in November, and what should I wear?

November in Pretoria is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C, around 79 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 52% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

›When is the rainy season in Pretoria?

Pretoria is wettest in January, with about 115 mm on average, and driest in July, with about 2 mm.

›How cold does Pretoria get? Does it snow?

The coldest month is June, averaging 20°C by day and 4°C at night. Early mornings get close to freezing; snow is occasional.

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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: November; coldest: June.