Pretoria weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Pretoria: highs of 31°C (88°F) and about 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 17°C (63°F) and cloud cover 63% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 4th warmest. Compared with November, it is about as warm and wetter; January brings highs of 31°C (88°F) and 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain.
Is December a good time to visit Pretoria?
least pleasant month Weather score 68/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Pretoria. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Pretoria in December?
Some rain is normal: about 112 mm (4.4 in) falls in an average December. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Pretoria in December?
Days average 31°C (88°F) and nights 17°C (63°F).
Pretoria weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C (88°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 115 mm | 59% | least pleasant |
| February | 31°C (88°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 75 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
| March | 30°C (85°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 66 mm | 47% | fair |
| April | 27°C (80°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm | 42% | fair |
| May | 24°C (75°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 12 mm | 24% | best |
| June | 21°C (69°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 5 mm | 20% | best |
| July | 21°C (70°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 2 mm | 17% | best |
| August | 25°C (77°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 5 mm | 19% | best |
| September | 29°C (85°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 13 mm | 24% | best |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 48 mm | 41% | fair |
| November | 31°C (88°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm | 55% | least pleasant |
| December | 31°C (88°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 112 mm | 63% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months