Pretoria Weather History
South Africa · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Pretoria sits 2866km from the equator, 1271m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, wet summers and mild, dry winters (Monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate). Its record high is 38.1°C, set 2016-01-07, its record low -1.3°C, set 2009-07-26.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pretoria
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Pretoria?
The highest temperature in this record for Pretoria is 38.1°C, measured on 2016-01-07. That is a recorded daily value from Pretoria's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Pretoria?
The lowest temperature in this record for Pretoria is -1.3°C, measured on 2009-07-26. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Pretoria get a year?
Pretoria averages 644mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 90 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Pretoria?
On 1996-02-12, 95.8mm fell on Pretoria, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 15% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Pretoria get a year?
Pretoria averages 3912 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.7 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Pretoria?
Across the summer months Pretoria averages a daytime high near 27.4°C, while winter nights average 6.2°C. The seasons here are set from Pretoria's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Pretoria?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Pretoria is 41 km/h, on 2012-09-28. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
