Comparing New Zealand with South Africa

Compare Climate information for New Zealand and South Africa

Is New Zealand warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, New Zealand is not hotter than South Africa . New Zealand has an average temperature of 13°C/55°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

New Zealand's hottest month is January, with an average maximum temperature of 23°C/73°F, which is not hotter than South Africa's hottest month (also January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F).

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Is New Zealand colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, New Zealand is colder than South Africa . New Zealand has an average minimum temperature of 8°C/46°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



New Zealand's coldest month is July, with an average minimum temperature of 4°C/39°F, which is colder than South Africa's coldest month (June, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F).

Average Monthly Minimum Temperatures
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Does New Zealand have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, New Zealand has more rain than South Africa. New Zealand has an average annual rainfall of 953mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

New Zealand's wettest month is June, with an average monthly rainfall of 106mm, 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 New Zealand and South Africa

How far is New Zealand from South Africa?

The midpoint of New Zealand is approximately 7,184 miles (11,562km) east of South Africa.

Is New Zealand further west than South Africa?

No, New Zealand is not further west than South Africa.

Is New Zealand further east than South Africa?

Yes, New Zealand is further east than South Africa. The midpoint of New Zealand is further east by approximately 7,292 miles (11,735km).

Is New Zealand further north than South Africa?

No, New Zealand is not further north than South Africa.

Is New Zealand further south than South Africa?

Yes, New Zealand is further south than South Africa. The midpoint of New Zealand is further south by approximately 715 miles (1,150km).

Is New Zealand bigger than South Africa?

No, New Zealand is smaller than South Africa. New Zealand has an area of 264,537 km2 (685,151 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that New Zealand is 949,933 km2 (2,460,326 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes New Zealand 5 times smaller than South Africa.

Is New Zealand smaller than South Africa?

Yes, New Zealand is smaller than South Africa. New Zealand has an area of 264,537 km2 (685,151 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that New Zealand is 949,933 km2 (2,460,326 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes New Zealand 5 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from New Zealand?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 7,184 miles (11,562km) west of New Zealand.

Is South Africa further west than New Zealand?

Yes, South Africa is further west than New Zealand. The midpoint of South Africa is further west by approximately 7,292 miles (11,735km).

Is South Africa further east than New Zealand?

No, South Africa is not further east than New Zealand.

Is South Africa further north than New Zealand?

Yes, South Africa is further north than New Zealand. The midpoint of South Africa is further north by approximately 715 miles (1,150km).

Is South Africa further south than New Zealand?

No, South Africa is not further south than New Zealand.

Is South Africa bigger than New Zealand?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than New Zealand. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and New Zealand has an area of 264,537 km2 (685,151 miles2) which means that South Africa is 949,933 km2 (2,460,326 miles2) bigger than New Zealand.
That makes South Africa 5 times bigger than New Zealand.

Is South Africa smaller than New Zealand?

No, South Africa is not smaller than New Zealand. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and New Zealand has an area of 264,537 km2 (685,151 miles2) which means that South Africa is 949,933 km2 (2,460,326 miles2) bigger than New Zealand.
That makes South Africa 5 times bigger than New Zealand.

Compare population information for New Zealand and South Africa

Is New Zealand more populated than South Africa?

No, New Zealand is not more populated than South Africa. New Zealand has a population of 5,053,004 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that New Zealand has 52,463,661 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes New Zealand 11 times less populated than South Africa.

Is New Zealand less populated than South Africa?

Yes, New Zealand is less populated than South Africa. New Zealand has a population of 5,053,004 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that New Zealand has 52,463,661 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes New Zealand 11 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than New Zealand?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than New Zealand. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and New Zealand has a population of 5,053,004 which means that South Africa has 52,463,661 more people than New Zealand.
That makes South Africa 11 times more populated than New Zealand.

Is South Africa less populated than New Zealand?

No, South Africa is not less populated than New Zealand. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and New Zealand has a population of 5,053,004 which means that South Africa has 52,463,661 more people than New Zealand.
That makes South Africa 11 times more populated than New Zealand.

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