Pretoria weather in December
December in Pretoria: warm, rainy — an excellent time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Pretoria · #144 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pretoria climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Rainfall | 147 mm / 5.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 64% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Pretoria in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Pretoria?
- December in Pretoria: warm, rainy — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Pretoria on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Pretoria in December?
- In December, Pretoria averages a daily high of 26.7°C and a low of 16.7°C, with about 146.5 mm of rain over roughly 15.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pretoria in December?
- Pretoria has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in December.