Voortrekker Monument
The Voortrekker Monument is a memorial located in Pretoria, South Africa. It is a national heritage site of South Africa dedicated to the Voortrekkers and stands 40 meters tall. Designed by architect Gerard Moerdijk and made of granite, it opened in 1949 and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
For visiting the memorial, the winter months from May through August offer cooler daily highs of 18 °C to 21 °C and very little rain, with July seeing only 3 mm of rain on about 1 day. Summer months from October through March bring warmer temperatures with highs around 25 °C to 27 °C and heavier rainfall, peaking in December and January with over 120 mm of rain on up to 17 days.
The site is located 4 km from the capital of Pretoria. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, situated 31 km away. Nearby sights include the Union Buildings at 5.4 km, Wonderboom at 10.0 km, and Ponte City at 47.6 km. The admission price is R32 per person plus R15 per car. The address is Eeufees Road, Groenkloof.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is January, with about 131 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 131 | 109 | 96 | 37 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 74 | 103 | 128 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
