Comparing Portugal with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Portugal and South Africa

Is Portugal warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Portugal is not hotter than South Africa . Portugal has an average temperature of 17°C/63°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Portugal's hottest month is August, with an average maximum temperature of 29°C/84°F, which is not 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 Portugal colder or cooler than South Africa?

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



Portugal's coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of 7°C/45°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 Portugal have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Portugal has less rain than South Africa. Portugal has an average annual rainfall of 305mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Portugal's wettest month is March, with an average monthly rainfall of 45mm, 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 Portugal and South Africa

How far is Portugal from South Africa?

The midpoint of Portugal is approximately 5,232 miles (8,420km) north west of South Africa.

Is Portugal further west than South Africa?

Yes, Portugal is further west than South Africa. The midpoint of Portugal is further west by approximately 580 miles (933km).

Is Portugal further east than South Africa?

No, Portugal is not further east than South Africa.

Is Portugal further north than South Africa?

Yes, Portugal is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Portugal is further north by approximately 4,834 miles (7,779km).

Is Portugal further south than South Africa?

No, Portugal is not further south than South Africa.

Is Portugal bigger than South Africa?

No, Portugal is smaller than South Africa. Portugal has an area of 91,470 km2 (236,907 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Portugal is 1,123,000 km2 (2,908,570 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Portugal 13 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Portugal smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Portugal is smaller than South Africa. Portugal has an area of 91,470 km2 (236,907 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Portugal is 1,123,000 km2 (2,908,570 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Portugal 13 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Portugal?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 5,232 miles (8,420km) south east of Portugal.

Is South Africa further west than Portugal?

No, South Africa is not further west than Portugal.

Is South Africa further east than Portugal?

Yes, South Africa is further east than Portugal. The midpoint of South Africa is further east by approximately 580 miles (933km).

Is South Africa further north than Portugal?

No, South Africa is not further north than Portugal.

Is South Africa further south than Portugal?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Portugal. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 4,834 miles (7,779km).

Is South Africa bigger than Portugal?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Portugal. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Portugal has an area of 91,470 km2 (236,907 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,123,000 km2 (2,908,570 miles2) bigger than Portugal.
That makes South Africa 13 times bigger than Portugal.

Is South Africa smaller than Portugal?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Portugal. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Portugal has an area of 91,470 km2 (236,907 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,123,000 km2 (2,908,570 miles2) bigger than Portugal.
That makes South Africa 13 times bigger than Portugal.

Compare population information for Portugal and South Africa

Is Portugal more populated than South Africa?

No, Portugal is not more populated than South Africa. Portugal has a population of 10,242,081 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Portugal has 47,274,584 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Portugal 6 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Portugal less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Portugal is less populated than South Africa. Portugal has a population of 10,242,081 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Portugal has 47,274,584 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Portugal 6 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Portugal?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Portugal. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Portugal has a population of 10,242,081 which means that South Africa has 47,274,584 more people than Portugal.
That makes South Africa 6 times more populated than Portugal.

Is South Africa less populated than Portugal?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Portugal. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Portugal has a population of 10,242,081 which means that South Africa has 47,274,584 more people than Portugal.
That makes South Africa 6 times more populated than Portugal.

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