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Comrades Marathon

Durban, South Africa
Usually heldJun
Set inDurban, South Africa
In season~73°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

57–82°F
Nearest airportDUR
CurrencyZAR
LanguageZulu
TimezoneUTC+02:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Comrades Marathon
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Jul. Go in May, Aug for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 81%
WarmestJan · 82°F
WettestDec
Best windowJun
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The ultimate human race: a 55-mile ultra between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.

When it's run

The Comrades Marathon is typically held in Jun, based on recent years. Exact dates and start waves move year to year, so confirm the official race calendar before you book.

Pairs well with

Aliwal Shoal
30 mi away
Tugela Falls
149 mi away

Frequently asked questions

Where is Comrades Marathon?

Comrades Marathon is in Durban, South Africa. The nearest major airport is DUR.

What is Comrades Marathon known for?

The ultimate human race: a 55-mile ultra between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.

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