Pretoria weather
At 8:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 27°C (81°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Pretoria sits 1321 m (4,334 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 91%
- Chance of rain
- 37%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Pretoria weather
Is it raining in Pretoria right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 27° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Pretoria this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–34° and lows of 16–19°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Pretoria lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Pretoria?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Pretoria weather by month
When is the best time to visit Pretoria?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Pretoria is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (69°F) in June to 31°C (88°F) in November.
What is the rainiest month in Pretoria?
January is the wettest month, with about 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Pretoria?
November is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (69°F) and lows of 5°C (40°F).
Does Pretoria have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 115 mm (4.5 in).
Pretoria weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months