Comparing Gambia with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Gambia and South Africa

Is Gambia warmer or hotter than South Africa?

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

Gambia's hottest month is March, with an average maximum temperature of 35°C/95°F, which is hotter than South Africa's hottest month (January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F).

Average Monthly Maximum Temperatures
Gambia South Africa

Is Gambia colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Gambia is not colder than South Africa . Gambia has an average minimum temperature of 20°C/68°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Gambia's coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of 17°C/63°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
Gambia South Africa

Does Gambia have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Gambia has less rain than South Africa. Gambia has an average annual rainfall of 434mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Gambia's wettest month is August, with an average monthly rainfall of 180mm, which is wetter than South Africa's wettest month (December, with an average monthly rainfall of 70mm).

Average Monthly Rainfall
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Compare location information for Gambia and South Africa

How far is Gambia from South Africa?

The midpoint of Gambia is approximately 3,962 miles (6,377km) north west of South Africa.

Is Gambia further west than South Africa?

Yes, Gambia is further west than South Africa. The midpoint of Gambia is further west by approximately 2,155 miles (3,468km).

Is Gambia further east than South Africa?

No, Gambia is not further east than South Africa.

Is Gambia further north than South Africa?

Yes, Gambia is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Gambia is further north by approximately 3,040 miles (4,893km).

Is Gambia further south than South Africa?

No, Gambia is not further south than South Africa.

Is Gambia bigger than South Africa?

No, Gambia is smaller than South Africa. Gambia has an area of 10,120 km2 (26,211 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Gambia is 1,204,350 km2 (3,119,267 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Gambia 120 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Gambia smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Gambia is smaller than South Africa. Gambia has an area of 10,120 km2 (26,211 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Gambia is 1,204,350 km2 (3,119,267 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Gambia 120 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Gambia?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 3,962 miles (6,377km) south east of Gambia.

Is South Africa further west than Gambia?

No, South Africa is not further west than Gambia.

Is South Africa further east than Gambia?

Yes, South Africa is further east than Gambia. The midpoint of South Africa is further east by approximately 2,155 miles (3,468km).

Is South Africa further north than Gambia?

No, South Africa is not further north than Gambia.

Is South Africa further south than Gambia?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Gambia. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 3,040 miles (4,893km).

Is South Africa bigger than Gambia?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Gambia. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Gambia has an area of 10,120 km2 (26,211 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,204,350 km2 (3,119,267 miles2) bigger than Gambia.
That makes South Africa 120 times bigger than Gambia.

Is South Africa smaller than Gambia?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Gambia. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Gambia has an area of 10,120 km2 (26,211 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,204,350 km2 (3,119,267 miles2) bigger than Gambia.
That makes South Africa 120 times bigger than Gambia.

Compare population information for Gambia and South Africa

Is Gambia more populated than South Africa?

No, Gambia is not more populated than South Africa. Gambia has a population of 2,413,403 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Gambia has 55,103,262 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Gambia 24 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Gambia less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Gambia is less populated than South Africa. Gambia has a population of 2,413,403 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Gambia has 55,103,262 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Gambia 24 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Gambia?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Gambia. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Gambia has a population of 2,413,403 which means that South Africa has 55,103,262 more people than Gambia.
That makes South Africa 24 times more populated than Gambia.

Is South Africa less populated than Gambia?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Gambia. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Gambia has a population of 2,413,403 which means that South Africa has 55,103,262 more people than Gambia.
That makes South Africa 24 times more populated than Gambia.

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