Comparing French Guiana with South Africa

Compare Climate information for French Guiana and South Africa

Is French Guiana warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, French Guiana is hotter than South Africa . French Guiana has an average temperature of 27°C/81°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

French Guiana's hottest month is August, with an average maximum temperature of 33°C/91°F, which is hotter than South Africa's hottest month (January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F).

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Is French Guiana colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, French Guiana is not colder than South Africa . French Guiana has an average minimum temperature of 23°C/73°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



French Guiana's coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of 23°C/73°F, which is not colder than South Africa's coldest month (June, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F).

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Does French Guiana have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, French Guiana has more rain than South Africa. French Guiana has an average annual rainfall of 1558mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

French Guiana's wettest month is May, with an average monthly rainfall of 259mm, which is wetter than South Africa's wettest month (December, with an average monthly rainfall of 70mm).

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Compare location information for French Guiana and South Africa

How far is French Guiana from South Africa?

The midpoint of French Guiana is approximately 5,534 miles (8,906km) north west of South Africa.

Is French Guiana further west than South Africa?

Yes, French Guiana is further west than South Africa. The midpoint of French Guiana is further west by approximately 4,906 miles (7,895km).

Is French Guiana further east than South Africa?

No, French Guiana is not further east than South Africa.

Is French Guiana further north than South Africa?

Yes, French Guiana is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of French Guiana is further north by approximately 2,383 miles (3,835km).

Is French Guiana further south than South Africa?

No, French Guiana is not further south than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from French Guiana?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 5,534 miles (8,906km) south east of French Guiana.

Is South Africa further west than French Guiana?

No, South Africa is not further west than French Guiana.

Is South Africa further east than French Guiana?

Yes, South Africa is further east than French Guiana. The midpoint of South Africa is further east by approximately 4,906 miles (7,895km).

Is South Africa further north than French Guiana?

No, South Africa is not further north than French Guiana.

Is South Africa further south than French Guiana?

Yes, South Africa is further south than French Guiana. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 2,383 miles (3,835km).

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