Pretoria weather in August

Pretoria, South Africa
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August in Pretoria: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Pretoria · #46 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 94/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Pretoria climate normals — August

Daytime high24°C / 74°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 47°F
Rainfall1 mm / 0 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity42%🍃 comfortable
Dew point0°C / 32°F
Sunshine10.1 h/day
Daylight11.2 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)69🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Pretoria in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Pretoria?
August in Pretoria: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Pretoria on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
What is the weather like in Pretoria in August?
In August, Pretoria averages a daily high of 23.5°C and a low of 8.4°C, with about 1 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Pretoria in August?
Pretoria has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 69 in August.

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