South Africa

Pretoria

Pretoria is not a coastal diving destination. It sits high in Gauteng province, with no saltwater access in the city itself. Diving activity nearby is mostly training and dry-dive practice through local centers, and any freshwater diving would require travel to suitable quarry or dam sites outside the city. Expect limited local diving options, but you’ll find regional training opportunities and a gateway role for broader South Africa diving routes once you travel to coastal areas or inland water sites elsewhere in the country.

Essential information for traveling in South Africa

About South Africa

Sea
Mozambique Channel, South Atlantic Ocean and In...
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Languages
AF EN NR ST SS TN
Demonym
South African
Phone prefix
+27

Practicalities

Currency
ZAR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type D
Airports
CPT JNB DUR PLZ ELS

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Pretoria

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

Nearby Dive Centers (3)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Pretoria

The best time to dive in Pretoria

The best months to dive in Pretoria are from June to September. Temperatures are confortable (12-20°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
22 °C
02 - Feb.
22 °C
03 - Mar.
20 °C
04 - Apr.
17 °C
05 - May
14 °C
06 - Jun.
12 °C
07 - Jul.
12 °C
08 - Aug.
16 °C
09 - Sept.
20 °C
10 - Oct.
20 °C
11 - Nov.
18 °C
12 - Dec.
20 °C

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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