Comparing Nigeria with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Nigeria and South Africa

Is Nigeria warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Nigeria is hotter than South Africa . Nigeria has an average temperature of 29°C/84°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Nigeria's hottest month is April, with an average maximum temperature of 40°C/104°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
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Is Nigeria colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Nigeria is not colder than South Africa . Nigeria has an average minimum temperature of 22°C/72°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Nigeria'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
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Does Nigeria have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Nigeria has less rain than South Africa. Nigeria has an average annual rainfall of 419mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Nigeria's wettest month is August, with an average monthly rainfall of 134mm, 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 Nigeria and South Africa

How far is Nigeria from South Africa?

The midpoint of Nigeria is approximately 2,898 miles (4,664km) of South Africa.

Is Nigeria further west than South Africa?

Yes, Nigeria is further west than South Africa. The midpoint of Nigeria is further west by approximately 864 miles (1,390km).

Is Nigeria further east than South Africa?

No, Nigeria is not further east than South Africa.

Is Nigeria further north than South Africa?

Yes, Nigeria is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Nigeria is further north by approximately 2,739 miles (4,408km).

Is Nigeria further south than South Africa?

No, Nigeria is not further south than South Africa.

Is Nigeria bigger than South Africa?

No, Nigeria is smaller than South Africa. Nigeria has an area of 910,768 km2 (2,358,889 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Nigeria is 303,702 km2 (786,588 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Nigeria 1 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Nigeria smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Nigeria is smaller than South Africa. Nigeria has an area of 910,768 km2 (2,358,889 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Nigeria is 303,702 km2 (786,588 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Nigeria 1 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Nigeria?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 2,898 miles (4,664km) south of Nigeria.

Is South Africa further west than Nigeria?

No, South Africa is not further west than Nigeria.

Is South Africa further east than Nigeria?

Yes, South Africa is further east than Nigeria. The midpoint of South Africa is further east by approximately 864 miles (1,390km).

Is South Africa further north than Nigeria?

No, South Africa is not further north than Nigeria.

Is South Africa further south than Nigeria?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Nigeria. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 2,739 miles (4,408km).

Is South Africa bigger than Nigeria?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Nigeria. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Nigeria has an area of 910,768 km2 (2,358,889 miles2) which means that South Africa is 303,702 km2 (786,588 miles2) bigger than Nigeria.
That makes South Africa 1 times bigger than Nigeria.

Is South Africa smaller than Nigeria?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Nigeria. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Nigeria has an area of 910,768 km2 (2,358,889 miles2) which means that South Africa is 303,702 km2 (786,588 miles2) bigger than Nigeria.
That makes South Africa 1 times bigger than Nigeria.

Compare population information for Nigeria and South Africa

Is Nigeria more populated than South Africa?

Yes, Nigeria is more populated than South Africa. Nigeria has a population of 225,082,083 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Nigeria has 167,565,418 more people than South Africa.
That makes Nigeria 4 times more populated than South Africa.

Is Nigeria less populated than South Africa?

No, Nigeria is not less populated than South Africa. Nigeria has a population of 225,082,083 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Nigeria has 167,565,418 more people than South Africa.
That makes Nigeria 4 times more populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Nigeria?

No, South Africa is not more populated than Nigeria. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Nigeria has a population of 225,082,083 which means that South Africa has 167,565,418 fewer people than Nigeria.
That makes South Africa 4 times less populated than Nigeria.

Is South Africa less populated than Nigeria?

Yes, South Africa is less populated than Nigeria. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Nigeria has a population of 225,082,083 which means that South Africa has 167,565,418 fewer people than Nigeria.
That makes South Africa 4 times less populated than Nigeria.

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