Health effects can be felt by sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 8 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Health effects can be felt by sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Pretoria?

The hottest month in Pretoria is typically January, with daytime highs averaging around 27.9°C (82°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 16.7°C (62°F).

What is the coldest month in Pretoria?

The coldest month in Pretoria is typically July, with overnight lows averaging around 5.8°C (42°F) and daytime highs near 19.4°C (67°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Pretoria have a rainy season?

Pretoria doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. February is the wettest month on average (about 117 mm), while August is the driest (about 3 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Pretoria?

The best time to visit Pretoria is typically August, when daytime highs average a comfortable 23.1°C (74°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 3 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Pretoria's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Pretoria's air quality index (AQI) is 292, rated "Very Unhealthy", based on the nearest monitoring station. Health warnings apply limit outdoor activity, especially for sensitive groups.

Atmospheric Details

Wind

1 km/h

SSW · Calm · Max 11 km/h

Humidity

30 %

Low · dry air

UV Index

Very High

Visibility

16 km

Excellent

Pressure

876 hPa

Low · change likely

Dew Point

5°C

Dry air

Today vs Normal

25°C-4° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 29°C.

10 of the last 19 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs below normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran above.

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Health effects can be felt by sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 8 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Health effects can be felt by sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.