Comparing Ethiopia with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Ethiopia and South Africa

Is Ethiopia warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Ethiopia is hotter than South Africa . Ethiopia has an average temperature of 22°C/72°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Ethiopia's hottest month is May, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F, which is approximately the same temperature as South Africa's hottest month (January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F).

Average Monthly Maximum Temperatures
Ethiopia South Africa

Is Ethiopia colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Ethiopia is not colder than South Africa . Ethiopia has an average minimum temperature of 15°C/59°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Ethiopia's coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of 11°C/52°F, which is not colder than South Africa's coldest month (June, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F).

Average Monthly Minimum Temperatures
Ethiopia South Africa

Does Ethiopia have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Ethiopia has less rain than South Africa. Ethiopia has an average annual rainfall of 387mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Ethiopia's wettest month is August, with an average monthly rainfall of 88mm, which is wetter than South Africa's wettest month (December, with an average monthly rainfall of 70mm).

Average Monthly Rainfall
Ethiopia South Africa

Compare location information for Ethiopia and South Africa

How far is Ethiopia from South Africa?

The midpoint of Ethiopia is approximately 2,980 miles (4,796km) north east of South Africa.

Is Ethiopia further west than South Africa?

No, Ethiopia is not further west than South Africa.

Is Ethiopia further east than South Africa?

Yes, Ethiopia is further east than South Africa. The midpoint of Ethiopia is further east by approximately 1,062 miles (1,709km).

Is Ethiopia further north than South Africa?

Yes, Ethiopia is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Ethiopia is further north by approximately 2,743 miles (4,415km).

Is Ethiopia further south than South Africa?

No, Ethiopia is not further south than South Africa.

Is Ethiopia bigger than South Africa?

No, Ethiopia is smaller than South Africa. Ethiopia has an area of 1,096,570 km2 (2,840,116 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Ethiopia is 117,900 km2 (305,361 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Ethiopia 1 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Ethiopia smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Ethiopia is smaller than South Africa. Ethiopia has an area of 1,096,570 km2 (2,840,116 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Ethiopia is 117,900 km2 (305,361 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Ethiopia 1 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Ethiopia?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 2,980 miles (4,796km) south west of Ethiopia.

Is South Africa further west than Ethiopia?

Yes, South Africa is further west than Ethiopia. The midpoint of South Africa is further west by approximately 1,062 miles (1,709km).

Is South Africa further east than Ethiopia?

No, South Africa is not further east than Ethiopia.

Is South Africa further north than Ethiopia?

No, South Africa is not further north than Ethiopia.

Is South Africa further south than Ethiopia?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Ethiopia. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 2,743 miles (4,415km).

Is South Africa bigger than Ethiopia?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Ethiopia. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Ethiopia has an area of 1,096,570 km2 (2,840,116 miles2) which means that South Africa is 117,900 km2 (305,361 miles2) bigger than Ethiopia.
That makes South Africa 1 times bigger than Ethiopia.

Is South Africa smaller than Ethiopia?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Ethiopia. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Ethiopia has an area of 1,096,570 km2 (2,840,116 miles2) which means that South Africa is 117,900 km2 (305,361 miles2) bigger than Ethiopia.
That makes South Africa 1 times bigger than Ethiopia.

Compare population information for Ethiopia and South Africa

Is Ethiopia more populated than South Africa?

Yes, Ethiopia is more populated than South Africa. Ethiopia has a population of 113,656,596 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Ethiopia has 56,139,931 more people than South Africa.
That makes Ethiopia 2 times more populated than South Africa.

Is Ethiopia less populated than South Africa?

No, Ethiopia is not less populated than South Africa. Ethiopia has a population of 113,656,596 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Ethiopia has 56,139,931 more people than South Africa.
That makes Ethiopia 2 times more populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Ethiopia?

No, South Africa is not more populated than Ethiopia. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Ethiopia has a population of 113,656,596 which means that South Africa has 56,139,931 fewer people than Ethiopia.
That makes South Africa 2 times less populated than Ethiopia.

Is South Africa less populated than Ethiopia?

Yes, South Africa is less populated than Ethiopia. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Ethiopia has a population of 113,656,596 which means that South Africa has 56,139,931 fewer people than Ethiopia.
That makes South Africa 2 times less populated than Ethiopia.

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