Comparing Ireland with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Ireland and South Africa

Is Ireland warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Ireland is not hotter than South Africa . Ireland has an average temperature of 10°C/50°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Ireland's hottest month is July, with an average maximum temperature of 19°C/66°F, which is not hotter than South Africa's hottest month (January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F).

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Is Ireland colder or cooler than South Africa?

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



Ireland's coldest month is January, 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).

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Does Ireland have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Ireland has more rain than South Africa. Ireland has an average annual rainfall of 867mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Ireland's wettest month is December, with an average monthly rainfall of 89mm, which is wetter than South Africa's wettest month (also December, with an average monthly rainfall of 70mm).

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Compare location information for Ireland and South Africa

How far is Ireland from South Africa?

The midpoint of Ireland is approximately 6,070 miles (9,768km) of South Africa.

Is Ireland further west than South Africa?

No, Ireland is not further west than South Africa.

Is Ireland further east than South Africa?

Yes, Ireland is further east than South Africa. The midpoint of Ireland is further east by approximately 184 miles (296km).

Is Ireland further north than South Africa?

Yes, Ireland is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Ireland is further north by approximately 5,783 miles (9,307km).

Is Ireland further south than South Africa?

No, Ireland is not further south than South Africa.

Is Ireland bigger than South Africa?

No, Ireland is smaller than South Africa. Ireland has an area of 68,883 km2 (178,407 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Ireland is 1,145,587 km2 (2,967,070 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Ireland 18 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Ireland smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Ireland is smaller than South Africa. Ireland has an area of 68,883 km2 (178,407 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Ireland is 1,145,587 km2 (2,967,070 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Ireland 18 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Ireland?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 6,070 miles (9,768km) south of Ireland.

Is South Africa further west than Ireland?

Yes, South Africa is further west than Ireland. The midpoint of South Africa is further west by approximately 184 miles (296km).

Is South Africa further east than Ireland?

No, South Africa is not further east than Ireland.

Is South Africa further north than Ireland?

No, South Africa is not further north than Ireland.

Is South Africa further south than Ireland?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Ireland. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 5,783 miles (9,307km).

Is South Africa bigger than Ireland?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Ireland. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Ireland has an area of 68,883 km2 (178,407 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,145,587 km2 (2,967,070 miles2) bigger than Ireland.
That makes South Africa 18 times bigger than Ireland.

Is South Africa smaller than Ireland?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Ireland. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Ireland has an area of 68,883 km2 (178,407 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,145,587 km2 (2,967,070 miles2) bigger than Ireland.
That makes South Africa 18 times bigger than Ireland.

Compare population information for Ireland and South Africa

Is Ireland more populated than South Africa?

No, Ireland is not more populated than South Africa. Ireland has a population of 5,275,004 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Ireland has 52,241,661 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Ireland 11 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Ireland less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Ireland is less populated than South Africa. Ireland has a population of 5,275,004 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Ireland has 52,241,661 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Ireland 11 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Ireland?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Ireland. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Ireland has a population of 5,275,004 which means that South Africa has 52,241,661 more people than Ireland.
That makes South Africa 11 times more populated than Ireland.

Is South Africa less populated than Ireland?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Ireland. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Ireland has a population of 5,275,004 which means that South Africa has 52,241,661 more people than Ireland.
That makes South Africa 11 times more populated than Ireland.

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