AI-generatedPretoria at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Oct · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,580 h
- Rain a year
- 660 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,332 m
Climate in Pretoria
Pretoria has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. October is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while June is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,580 hours of sunshine a year, Pretoria is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
05:3318:13
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:19–06:04 · evening 17:42–18:27
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:10–05:19 · evening 18:27–18:36
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Pretoria in October?
In October, Pretoria is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Pretoria.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 39 min05:33 – 18:13
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 37 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 10 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Johannesburg
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %91 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Pretoria
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.5 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Pretoria, 59 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Pretoria
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Pretoria: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Pretoria has about 8 rainy days with 60 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Pretoria
How breezy and how cloudy Pretoria is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Pretoria typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 37 % of the sky over Pretoria: mostly sunny, with about 7.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Pretoria
How often the day gets hot in Pretoria (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Pretoria has about 10 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Pretoria
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (5°), the warmest in January (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to July, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 67 | 27° | 17° | 6.9 h | 15 | 113 |
| FebruaryFeb | 72 | 27° | 17° | 6.6 h | 12 | 103 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 26° | 16° | 6.4 h | 10 | 78 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 24° | 13° | 6.4 h | 7 | 47 |
| MayMay | 93 | 22° | 9° | 7.0 h | 3 | 18 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 19° | 6° | 7.1 h | 1 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 95 | 19° | 5° | 7.4 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 23° | 8° | 7.7 h | 1 | 7 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 27° | 12° | 8.1 h | 3 | 18 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 28° | 14° | 7.5 h | 8 | 60 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 27° | 15° | 6.8 h | 13 | 91 |
| DecemberDec | 67 | 27° | 17° | 6.9 h | 16 | 115 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Best time to visit Pretoria
The best time to visit Pretoria is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to October. Rain is most frequent from November to February; the wettest month is December with 115 mm.
Pretoria through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pretoria in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 27–28 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Pretoria in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Pretoria in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–26 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Pretoria in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Pretoria for you.
Your best months: April – May, August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Pretoria
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Pretoria: score 97 against 82. In September, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. September has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 82 | 97better |
| Day high | 28° | 27° |
| Night low | 14° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 60 mm | 18 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Feb
12 or more rainy days
Pretoria month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
67January27° · 7 h
In January, Pretoria is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 113 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Pretoria.
Pretoria in January72February27° · 7 h
In February, Pretoria is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 103 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Pretoria.
Pretoria in February78March26° · 6 h
In March, Pretoria is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Pretoria.
Pretoria in March86April24° · 6 h
In April, Pretoria is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Pretoria.
Pretoria in April93May22° · 7 h
In May, Pretoria is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Pretoria.
Pretoria in May94June19° · 7 h
In June, Pretoria is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Pretoria.
Pretoria in June95July19° · 7 h
In July, Pretoria is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Pretoria.
Pretoria in July96August23° · 8 h
In August, Pretoria is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Pretoria.
Pretoria in August97September27° · 8 h
In September, Pretoria is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Pretoria.
Pretoria in September82October28° · 8 h
In October, Pretoria is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Pretoria.
Pretoria in October73November27° · 7 h
In November, Pretoria is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Pretoria.
Pretoria in November67December27° · 7 h
In December, Pretoria is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 115 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Pretoria.
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Pretoria vs. Johannesburg
In October the holiday weather in Pretoria and Johannesburg is about equally good (score 82 vs. 81). During the day Johannesburg is 3 °C cooler than Pretoria. Johannesburg gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Pretoria | Johannesburg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 82 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
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- 7Johannesburg25°81
- 8East London22°21°77
Planning a trip to Pretoria
Weather for your travel dates
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Pretoria in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Pretoria has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 67).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,030 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Pretoria
When is the best time to visit Pretoria?
The best time to visit Pretoria is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Pretoria?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 14 °C. June is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Pretoria?
Rain is most frequent from November to February; the wettest month is December with 115 mm. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pretoria get?
Pretoria gets around 2,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 8.1 hours a day; in March there are 6.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Pretoria in?
Pretoria uses the time zone Africa/Johannesburg, at UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Pretoria?
A nonstop flight from London to Pretoria takes about 11 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,030 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Pretoria?
Pretoria has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 67). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 93, Summer holidays 96, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 67.
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