Pretoria weather in January
January in Pretoria: warm, rainy — an excellent time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Pretoria · #172 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pretoria climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 106 mm / 4.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 62% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 68 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Pretoria in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Pretoria?
- January in Pretoria: warm, rainy — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Pretoria on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Pretoria in January?
- In January, Pretoria averages a daily high of 27.8°C and a low of 17.4°C, with about 106 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pretoria in January?
- Pretoria has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 68 in January.