Durban, South Africa — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 2.
- Electricity
- 220/230 volts AC, 50 Hz; round two- or three-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 24°C (76°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 17°C (63°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 1,055mm (41.5 inches)
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 11.21 ZAR |
| 1.00 USD = 6.97 ZAR |
| 1.00 EUR = 9.85 ZAR |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Easter Affair
March/April
Annual beach festival featuring surfing and live entertainment.
Durban beachfront
Festival of Chariots
April
Hindu religious festival.
Durban beachfront.
Sardine Run
May/July
Huge migration of sardines attracting many other types of sealife close to shore attract snorkelers, divers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Durban beachfront.
Comrades Marathon
June
Annual 90km (56 miles) endurance race between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
Sahara Stadium, Kingsmead
Website: www.comrades.com
International Film Festival
July/August
Cinema from around the world with a focus on African film.
Various venues.
Website: www.cca.ukzn.ac.za/Durban_International_Film_Festival.htm
Awesome Africa
October
International music festival.
Various venues
