Travel Planning
🇿🇦 South Africa

Best Time to Visit Pretoria

Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Pretoria, South Africa.

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Best Months to Visit

Rank Month Avg Temp Precip Comfort
#1 March 22.0°C 81mm 100
#2 October 21.7°C 64mm 99
#3 November 22.5°C 98mm 99
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12-Month Comfort Guide

Jan 92 Feb 94 Mar 100 Apr 94 May 87 Jun 82 Jul 82 Aug 88 Sep 95 Oct 99 Nov 99 Dec 93
Best Shoulder Avoid
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Seasonal Overview

Spring
21.3°C · 60mm/mo

Spring is warm and relatively dry.

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Summer
23.3°C · 114mm/mo

Summer is warm and wet.

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Autumn
18.9°C · 43mm/mo

Autumn is mild and relatively dry.

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Winter
13.9°C · 4mm/mo

Winter is mild and relatively dry.

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Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the best month to visit Pretoria?
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By comfort score, March is the best month to visit Pretoria (score: 100). Expect average temperatures of 22.0°C and 81mm of precipitation.

02 When does it rain most in Pretoria?
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July sees the heaviest rainfall in Pretoria (1mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.

03 What is Pretoria like in summer?
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Summer in Pretoria averages 23.3°C with 114mm of rain per month. Conditions are warm and pleasant.

04 What is Pretoria like in winter?
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Winter averages 13.9°C with 4mm per month. A light jacket should suffice.

05 What should I pack for Pretoria?
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Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.

06 What is the peak tourist season in Pretoria?
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Peak season falls in March, October, November. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in September, February, April.

Sources
Open-Meteo
Updated
2026-01-01