Comparing Japan with South Korea

Compare Climate information for Japan and South Korea

Is Japan warmer or hotter than South Korea?

On average across the year, yes, Japan is hotter than South Korea . Japan has an average temperature of 15°C/59°F and South Korea has an average temperature of 14°C/57°F.

Japan's hottest month is August, with an average maximum temperature of 32°C/90°F, which is hotter than South Korea's hottest month (also August, with an average maximum temperature of 31°C/88°F).

Average Monthly Maximum Temperatures
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Is Japan colder or cooler than South Korea?

On average across the year, no, Japan is not colder than South Korea . Japan has an average minimum temperature of 11°C/52°F and South Korea has an average minimum temperature of 9°C/48°F.



Japan's coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of 0°C/32°F, which is not colder than South Korea's coldest month (also January, with an average minimum temperature of -5°C/23°F).

Average Monthly Minimum Temperatures
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Does Japan have more rain than South Korea?

On average across the year, yes, Japan has more rain than South Korea. Japan has an average annual rainfall of 1632mm and South Korea has an average annual rainfall of 713mm.

Japan's wettest month is July, with an average monthly rainfall of 218mm, which is wetter than South Korea's wettest month (also July, with an average monthly rainfall of 177mm).

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Compare location information for Japan and South Korea

How far is Japan from South Korea?

The midpoint of Japan is approximately 586 miles (943km) east of South Korea.

Is Japan further west than South Korea?

No, Japan is not further west than South Korea.

Is Japan further east than South Korea?

Yes, Japan is further east than South Korea. The midpoint of Japan is further east by approximately 584 miles (940km).

Is Japan further north than South Korea?

Yes, Japan is further north than South Korea. The midpoint of Japan is further north by approximately 21 miles (33km).

Is Japan further south than South Korea?

No, Japan is not further south than South Korea.

Is Japan bigger than South Korea?

Yes, Japan is bigger than South Korea. Japan has an area of 364,485 km2 (944,016 miles2) and South Korea has an area of 96,920 km2 (251,023 miles2) which means that Japan is 267,565 km2 (692,993 miles2) bigger than South Korea.
That makes Japan 4 times bigger than South Korea.

Is Japan smaller than South Korea?

No, Japan is not smaller than South Korea. Japan has an area of 364,485 km2 (944,016 miles2) and South Korea has an area of 96,920 km2 (251,023 miles2) which means that Japan is 267,565 km2 (692,993 miles2) bigger than South Korea.
That makes Japan 4 times bigger than South Korea.

How far is South Korea from Japan?

The midpoint of South Korea is approximately 586 miles (943km) west of Japan.

Is South Korea further west than Japan?

Yes, South Korea is further west than Japan. The midpoint of South Korea is further west by approximately 584 miles (940km).

Is South Korea further east than Japan?

No, South Korea is not further east than Japan.

Is South Korea further north than Japan?

No, South Korea is not further north than Japan.

Is South Korea further south than Japan?

Yes, South Korea is further south than Japan. The midpoint of South Korea is further south by approximately 21 miles (33km).

Is South Korea bigger than Japan?

No, South Korea is smaller than Japan. South Korea has an area of 96,920 km2 (251,023 miles2) and Japan has an area of 364,485 km2 (944,016 miles2) which means that South Korea is 267,565 km2 (692,993 miles2) smaller than Japan.
That makes South Korea 4 times smaller than Japan.

Is South Korea smaller than Japan?

Yes, South Korea is smaller than Japan. South Korea has an area of 96,920 km2 (251,023 miles2) and Japan has an area of 364,485 km2 (944,016 miles2) which means that South Korea is 267,565 km2 (692,993 miles2) smaller than Japan.
That makes South Korea 4 times smaller than Japan.

Compare population information for Japan and South Korea

Is Japan more populated than South Korea?

Yes, Japan is more populated than South Korea. Japan has a population of 124,214,766 and South Korea has a population of 51,844,834 which means that Japan has 72,369,932 more people than South Korea.
That makes Japan 2 times more populated than South Korea.

Is Japan less populated than South Korea?

No, Japan is not less populated than South Korea. Japan has a population of 124,214,766 and South Korea has a population of 51,844,834 which means that Japan has 72,369,932 more people than South Korea.
That makes Japan 2 times more populated than South Korea.

Is South Korea more populated than Japan?

No, South Korea is not more populated than Japan. South Korea has a population of 51,844,834 and Japan has a population of 124,214,766 which means that South Korea has 72,369,932 fewer people than Japan.
That makes South Korea 2 times less populated than Japan.

Is South Korea less populated than Japan?

Yes, South Korea is less populated than Japan. South Korea has a population of 51,844,834 and Japan has a population of 124,214,766 which means that South Korea has 72,369,932 fewer people than Japan.
That makes South Korea 2 times less populated than Japan.

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