Beach near Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Pietermaritzburg Travel Guide

South Africa

Pietermaritzburg is a South African city with a population of 545,872. It sits inland, so it is better suited to a city visit than a beach-focused break.

Travellers arriving by air use Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so reaching the coast requires travelling beyond the immediate area.

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Local time

545,872

Population

5,903 miles away

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Weather in Pietermaritzburg

Tue

26°

Wed

19°

Thu

25°

Know before you go

Pays in ZAR

Plug type Type C & Type D & Type M & Type N (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +27

Tipping: Tipping is customary in South Africa for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common practice to show appreciation.

Best time to visit Pietermaritzburg

Jan

28°15

Feb

27°17

Mar

28°16

Apr

25°12

May

24°6

Jun

22°2

Jul

22°3

Aug

25°4

Sep

25°9

Oct

25°12

Nov

27°13

Dec

28°20

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Pietermaritzburg

  1. Cathedral Of The Holy Nativity

    christian place of worship

    0.6 km

  2. Northdale Stadium

    stadium arena

    4 km

  3. KwaZulu-Natal Museum

    museum

    0.4 km

  4. Alexandra Park Street Circuit

    park

    2.8 km

  5. Tatham Art Gallery

    art gallery

    0.2 km

  6. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    christian place of worship

    3.4 km

  7. ECC - Emgungundlovu Community Church

    christian place of worship

    0.3 km

  8. UMsunduzi and Ncome Museums

    museum

    0.4 km

Getting there

Pietermaritzburg Airport · 5 km

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