Comparing Benin with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Benin and South Africa

Is Benin warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Benin is hotter than South Africa . Benin has an average temperature of 28°C/82°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Benin's hottest month is March, with an average maximum temperature of 36°C/97°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 Benin colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Benin is not colder than South Africa . Benin has an average minimum temperature of 24°C/75°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Benin's coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of 22°C/72°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 Benin have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Benin has more rain than South Africa. Benin has an average annual rainfall of 726mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Benin's wettest month is September, with an average monthly rainfall of 122mm, which is wetter 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 Benin and South Africa

How far is Benin from South Africa?

The midpoint of Benin is approximately 3,076 miles (4,950km) north west of South Africa.

Is Benin further west than South Africa?

Yes, Benin is further west than South Africa. The midpoint of Benin is further west by approximately 1,245 miles (2,004km).

Is Benin further east than South Africa?

No, Benin is not further east than South Africa.

Is Benin further north than South Africa?

Yes, Benin is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Benin is further north by approximately 2,755 miles (4,433km).

Is Benin further south than South Africa?

No, Benin is not further south than South Africa.

Is Benin bigger than South Africa?

No, Benin is smaller than South Africa. Benin has an area of 110,622 km2 (286,511 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Benin is 1,103,848 km2 (2,858,966 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Benin 11 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Benin smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Benin is smaller than South Africa. Benin has an area of 110,622 km2 (286,511 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Benin is 1,103,848 km2 (2,858,966 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Benin 11 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Benin?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 3,076 miles (4,950km) south east of Benin.

Is South Africa further west than Benin?

No, South Africa is not further west than Benin.

Is South Africa further east than Benin?

Yes, South Africa is further east than Benin. The midpoint of South Africa is further east by approximately 1,245 miles (2,004km).

Is South Africa further north than Benin?

No, South Africa is not further north than Benin.

Is South Africa further south than Benin?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Benin. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 2,755 miles (4,433km).

Is South Africa bigger than Benin?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Benin. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Benin has an area of 110,622 km2 (286,511 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,103,848 km2 (2,858,966 miles2) bigger than Benin.
That makes South Africa 11 times bigger than Benin.

Is South Africa smaller than Benin?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Benin. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Benin has an area of 110,622 km2 (286,511 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,103,848 km2 (2,858,966 miles2) bigger than Benin.
That makes South Africa 11 times bigger than Benin.

Compare population information for Benin and South Africa

Is Benin more populated than South Africa?

No, Benin is not more populated than South Africa. Benin has a population of 13,754,688 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Benin has 43,761,977 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Benin 4 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Benin less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Benin is less populated than South Africa. Benin has a population of 13,754,688 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Benin has 43,761,977 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Benin 4 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Benin?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Benin. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Benin has a population of 13,754,688 which means that South Africa has 43,761,977 more people than Benin.
That makes South Africa 4 times more populated than Benin.

Is South Africa less populated than Benin?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Benin. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Benin has a population of 13,754,688 which means that South Africa has 43,761,977 more people than Benin.
That makes South Africa 4 times more populated than Benin.

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