Comparing Japan with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Japan and South Africa

Is Japan warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Japan is not hotter than South Africa . Japan has an average temperature of 15°C/59°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Japan's hottest month is August, with an average maximum temperature of 32°C/90°F, which is hotter than South Africa's hottest month (January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F).

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Is Japan colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Japan is colder than South Africa . Japan has an average minimum temperature of 11°C/52°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Japan's coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of 0°C/32°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 Japan have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Japan has more rain than South Africa. Japan has an average annual rainfall of 1632mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Japan's wettest month is July, with an average monthly rainfall of 218mm, 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 Japan and South Africa

How far is Japan from South Africa?

The midpoint of Japan is approximately 8,753 miles (14,087km) north east of South Africa.

Is Japan further west than South Africa?

No, Japan is not further west than South Africa.

Is Japan further east than South Africa?

Yes, Japan is further east than South Africa. The midpoint of Japan is further east by approximately 2,782 miles (4,477km).

Is Japan further north than South Africa?

Yes, Japan is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Japan is further north by approximately 4,613 miles (7,424km).

Is Japan further south than South Africa?

No, Japan is not further south than South Africa.

Is Japan bigger than South Africa?

No, Japan is smaller than South Africa. Japan has an area of 364,485 km2 (944,016 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Japan is 849,985 km2 (2,201,461 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Japan 3 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Japan smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Japan is smaller than South Africa. Japan has an area of 364,485 km2 (944,016 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Japan is 849,985 km2 (2,201,461 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Japan 3 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Japan?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 8,753 miles (14,087km) south west of Japan.

Is South Africa further west than Japan?

Yes, South Africa is further west than Japan. The midpoint of South Africa is further west by approximately 2,782 miles (4,477km).

Is South Africa further east than Japan?

No, South Africa is not further east than Japan.

Is South Africa further north than Japan?

No, South Africa is not further north than Japan.

Is South Africa further south than Japan?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Japan. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 4,613 miles (7,424km).

Is South Africa bigger than Japan?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Japan. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Japan has an area of 364,485 km2 (944,016 miles2) which means that South Africa is 849,985 km2 (2,201,461 miles2) bigger than Japan.
That makes South Africa 3 times bigger than Japan.

Is South Africa smaller than Japan?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Japan. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Japan has an area of 364,485 km2 (944,016 miles2) which means that South Africa is 849,985 km2 (2,201,461 miles2) bigger than Japan.
That makes South Africa 3 times bigger than Japan.

Compare population information for Japan and South Africa

Is Japan more populated than South Africa?

Yes, Japan is more populated than South Africa. Japan has a population of 124,214,766 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Japan has 66,698,101 more people than South Africa.
That makes Japan 2 times more populated than South Africa.

Is Japan less populated than South Africa?

No, Japan is not less populated than South Africa. Japan has a population of 124,214,766 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Japan has 66,698,101 more people than South Africa.
That makes Japan 2 times more populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Japan?

No, South Africa is not more populated than Japan. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Japan has a population of 124,214,766 which means that South Africa has 66,698,101 fewer people than Japan.
That makes South Africa 2 times less populated than Japan.

Is South Africa less populated than Japan?

Yes, South Africa is less populated than Japan. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Japan has a population of 124,214,766 which means that South Africa has 66,698,101 fewer people than Japan.
That makes South Africa 2 times less populated than Japan.

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