Comparing Ghana with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Ghana and South Africa

Is Ghana warmer or hotter than South Africa?

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

Ghana's hottest month is March, with an average maximum temperature of 35°C/95°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 Ghana colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Ghana is not colder than South Africa . Ghana has an average minimum temperature of 23°C/73°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Ghana's coldest month is August, 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 Ghana have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Ghana has less rain than South Africa. Ghana has an average annual rainfall of 391mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Ghana's wettest month is June, with an average monthly rainfall of 58mm, which is drier than South Africa's wettest month (December, with an average monthly rainfall of 70mm).

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Compare location information for Ghana and South Africa

How far is Ghana from South Africa?

The midpoint of Ghana is approximately 3,098 miles (4,986km) north west of South Africa.

Is Ghana further west than South Africa?

Yes, Ghana is further west than South Africa. The midpoint of Ghana is further west by approximately 1,474 miles (2,372km).

Is Ghana further east than South Africa?

No, Ghana is not further east than South Africa.

Is Ghana further north than South Africa?

Yes, Ghana is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Ghana is further north by approximately 2,660 miles (4,281km).

Is Ghana further south than South Africa?

No, Ghana is not further south than South Africa.

Is Ghana bigger than South Africa?

No, Ghana is smaller than South Africa. Ghana has an area of 227,533 km2 (589,310 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Ghana is 986,937 km2 (2,556,167 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Ghana 5 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Ghana smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Ghana is smaller than South Africa. Ghana has an area of 227,533 km2 (589,310 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Ghana is 986,937 km2 (2,556,167 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Ghana 5 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Ghana?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 3,098 miles (4,986km) south east of Ghana.

Is South Africa further west than Ghana?

No, South Africa is not further west than Ghana.

Is South Africa further east than Ghana?

Yes, South Africa is further east than Ghana. The midpoint of South Africa is further east by approximately 1,474 miles (2,372km).

Is South Africa further north than Ghana?

No, South Africa is not further north than Ghana.

Is South Africa further south than Ghana?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Ghana. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 2,660 miles (4,281km).

Is South Africa bigger than Ghana?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Ghana. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Ghana has an area of 227,533 km2 (589,310 miles2) which means that South Africa is 986,937 km2 (2,556,167 miles2) bigger than Ghana.
That makes South Africa 5 times bigger than Ghana.

Is South Africa smaller than Ghana?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Ghana. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Ghana has an area of 227,533 km2 (589,310 miles2) which means that South Africa is 986,937 km2 (2,556,167 miles2) bigger than Ghana.
That makes South Africa 5 times bigger than Ghana.

Compare population information for Ghana and South Africa

Is Ghana more populated than South Africa?

No, Ghana is not more populated than South Africa. Ghana has a population of 33,107,275 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Ghana has 24,409,390 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Ghana 2 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Ghana less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Ghana is less populated than South Africa. Ghana has a population of 33,107,275 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Ghana has 24,409,390 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Ghana 2 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Ghana?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Ghana. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Ghana has a population of 33,107,275 which means that South Africa has 24,409,390 more people than Ghana.
That makes South Africa 2 times more populated than Ghana.

Is South Africa less populated than Ghana?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Ghana. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Ghana has a population of 33,107,275 which means that South Africa has 24,409,390 more people than Ghana.
That makes South Africa 2 times more populated than Ghana.

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