Weather radar Pretoria
Real-time precipitation radar · Gauteng · South Africa
Pretoria climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Pretoria shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28.2° | 27.9° | 27.5° | 24.6° | 23.1° | 20.5° | 20.5° | 23.9° | 27.7° | 28.1° | 27.4° | 27.6° |
| Avg low (°C) | 17.9° | 17.9° | 16.6° | 13.1° | 9.7° | 6.3° | 6.1° | 8.9° | 13.1° | 14.7° | 16.4° | 17.4° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 137 | 153 | 54 | 90 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 50 | 88 | 137 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 17 |
| Sunshine hours | 345 | 287 | 324 | 278 | 300 | 287 | 297 | 314 | 320 | 333 | 310 | 322 |
| Humidity | 66% | 69% | 66% | 65% | 58% | 52% | 47% | 42% | 41% | 49% | 62% | 68% |
Best time to visit Pretoria
The best time to visit Pretoria is typically August. In this month the average high is 23.9°C, precipitation is 4 mm and sunshine duration is 314 hours. The annual average high is 25.6°C, total annual precipitation is 762 mm (93 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3717 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pretoria
How up to date is the weather radar for Pretoria?
The weather radar for Pretoria is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Pretoria?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Pretoria: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Pretoria?
The thunderstorm potential for Pretoria is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Pretoria.
What is the climate like in Pretoria?
Pretoria has an annual average high of 25.6°C. The warmest month is January (avg high 28.2°C), the coldest July (avg low 6.1°C). The wettest month is February with 153 mm, the driest July with 2 mm. Total annual precipitation is 762 mm (93 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3717 hours.
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