Comparing Namibia with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Namibia and South Africa

Is Namibia warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Namibia is hotter than South Africa . Namibia has an average temperature of 22°C/72°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Namibia's hottest month is November, with an average maximum temperature of 34°C/93°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 Namibia colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Namibia is not colder than South Africa . Namibia has an average minimum temperature of 14°C/57°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Namibia's coldest month is June, with an average minimum temperature of 7°C/45°F, which is not colder than South Africa's coldest month (also June, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F).

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

On average across the year, no, Namibia has less rain than South Africa. Namibia has an average annual rainfall of 186mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Namibia's wettest month is January, with an average monthly rainfall of 40mm, which is drier than South Africa's wettest month (December, with an average monthly rainfall of 70mm).

Average Monthly Rainfall
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Compare location information for Namibia and South Africa

How far is Namibia from South Africa?

The midpoint of Namibia is approximately 592 miles (953km) north west of South Africa.

Is Namibia further west than South Africa?

Yes, Namibia is further west than South Africa. The midpoint of Namibia is further west by approximately 291 miles (468km).

Is Namibia further east than South Africa?

No, Namibia is not further east than South Africa.

Is Namibia further north than South Africa?

Yes, Namibia is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Namibia is further north by approximately 525 miles (845km).

Is Namibia further south than South Africa?

No, Namibia is not further south than South Africa.

Is Namibia bigger than South Africa?

No, Namibia is smaller than South Africa. Namibia has an area of 823,290 km2 (2,132,321 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Namibia is 391,180 km2 (1,013,156 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Namibia 2 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Namibia smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Namibia is smaller than South Africa. Namibia has an area of 823,290 km2 (2,132,321 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Namibia is 391,180 km2 (1,013,156 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Namibia 2 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Namibia?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 592 miles (953km) south east of Namibia.

Is South Africa further west than Namibia?

No, South Africa is not further west than Namibia.

Is South Africa further east than Namibia?

Yes, South Africa is further east than Namibia. The midpoint of South Africa is further east by approximately 291 miles (468km).

Is South Africa further north than Namibia?

No, South Africa is not further north than Namibia.

Is South Africa further south than Namibia?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Namibia. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 525 miles (845km).

Is South Africa bigger than Namibia?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Namibia. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Namibia has an area of 823,290 km2 (2,132,321 miles2) which means that South Africa is 391,180 km2 (1,013,156 miles2) bigger than Namibia.
That makes South Africa 2 times bigger than Namibia.

Is South Africa smaller than Namibia?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Namibia. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Namibia has an area of 823,290 km2 (2,132,321 miles2) which means that South Africa is 391,180 km2 (1,013,156 miles2) bigger than Namibia.
That makes South Africa 2 times bigger than Namibia.

Compare population information for Namibia and South Africa

Is Namibia more populated than South Africa?

No, Namibia is not more populated than South Africa. Namibia has a population of 2,727,409 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Namibia has 54,789,256 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Namibia 21 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Namibia less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Namibia is less populated than South Africa. Namibia has a population of 2,727,409 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Namibia has 54,789,256 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Namibia 21 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Namibia?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Namibia. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Namibia has a population of 2,727,409 which means that South Africa has 54,789,256 more people than Namibia.
That makes South Africa 21 times more populated than Namibia.

Is South Africa less populated than Namibia?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Namibia. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Namibia has a population of 2,727,409 which means that South Africa has 54,789,256 more people than Namibia.
That makes South Africa 21 times more populated than Namibia.

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