Pretoria Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Established: 18 November 1855 (169 years ago)Population: 1.62 mil. (2019)Area: 265.64 mi²Elevation: 4524 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 25°45'15"S, 28°13'55"E
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GautengSouth Africa

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Pretoria Top Attractions

Pretoria Attractions - What to See and Explore

Pretoria offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Pretoria Zoo, Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Voortrekker Monument, Church Square. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Things to See and Do in Pretoria by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Pretoria.

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Pretoria – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Pretoria, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Gold Reef City (Johannesburg), Rosebank (Johannesburg), Carlton Centre (Johannesburg).

  • gold reef city johannesburg36 milesS
  • rosebank johannesburg29 milesSW
  • carlton centre johannesburg33 milesS
  • fnb stadium johannesburg37 milesSW
  • sterkfontein cradle of humankind36 milesSW

Best Time To Visit Pretoria

Learn when is the best time to travel to Pretoria weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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September and December are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in November.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in January, February, March, November and December. While the coldest is in June and July.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in July. Most of it rains in January.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in December, while the shortest in June.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Pretoria?

What is the best time to visit Pretoria?

September and December are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in November. The highest air temperature is in January, February, March, November and December. While the coldest is in June and July.

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