Pretoria pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Pretoria is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Pretoria's iconic urban landscape, anchored by Burgers Park and the Apies River corridor, features acacia, jacaranda, and eucalyptus as the main tree pollen sources, with jacaranda flowering in October being a particularly locally significant source. Exposure varies between greener residential areas and the more built-up city centre, while surrounding Highveld grassland and the Magaliesberg foothills contribute substantial grass and tree pollen throughout the summer rainfall season.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Artemisia:

    None

    0/100

  • Morus:

    None

    0/100

  • Platanus:

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Artemisia:

    None

    0/100

  • Morus:

    None

    0/100

  • Platanus:

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

Pollen forecast for neighborhoods and landmarks in Pretoria

Pecanwood Golf & Country Club – Championship Course

Pollen and air quality along routes in Pretoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Pretoria right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Pretoria are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Pretoria tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Pretoria will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Pretoria this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, morus, and platanus pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Pretoria?

On 25 June 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Pretoria. urtica, artemisia, morus, myrtle, and platanus are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Pretoria?
Pretoria's pollen season follows the Southern Hemisphere spring and summer pattern, opening with tree pollen from acacia and introduced species from August through October. Grass pollen from the surrounding Highveld grassland dominates from October through March, coinciding with the summer rainfall season. Thunderstorms during the peak grass season can trigger thunderstorm asthma events when grass pollen grains rupture in humid pre-storm conditions.
How often is the Pretoria pollen forecast updated?

The Pretoria pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Pretoria come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Pretoria based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Pretoria, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 25 Jun 2026, 07:36 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

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