December Weather in Pretoria

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Pretoria, South Africa, during December is characterized by an average temperature of 22°C (72°F). Highs can soar to 33°C (92°F), while lows may dip to 13°C (55°F). Typically, the humidity level in Pretoria throughout December hovers around 72%.

13°C (55°F)

Minimum temperature

22°C (72°F)

Average temperature

33°C (92°F)

Maximum temperature

72%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In December, Pretoria averages 150 mm (5.9 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 15 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 42 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 12 hours 4 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 41% probability of sunny days during this period.

150 mm (5.9 inches)

Precipitation

15 rainy days

Rainy days

12 hours 4 minutes

Sunshine hours

41%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In December, the UV Index in Pretoria reaches a maximum of 16, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 2 5 9 12 15 16 14 11 7 4 2 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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