Comparing Lesotho with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Lesotho and South Africa

Is Lesotho warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Lesotho is not hotter than South Africa . Lesotho has an average temperature of 16°C/61°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Lesotho's hottest month is January, with an average maximum temperature of 29°C/84°F, which is not hotter than South Africa's hottest month (also January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F).

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Is Lesotho colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Lesotho is colder than South Africa . Lesotho has an average minimum temperature of 7°C/45°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Lesotho's coldest month is July, with an average minimum temperature of -3°C/27°F, which is colder than South Africa's coldest month (June, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F).

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Does Lesotho have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Lesotho has less rain than South Africa. Lesotho has an average annual rainfall of 386mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Lesotho's wettest month is December, with an average monthly rainfall of 82mm, which is wetter than South Africa's wettest month (also December, with an average monthly rainfall of 70mm).

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Compare location information for Lesotho and South Africa

How far is Lesotho from South Africa?

The midpoint of Lesotho is approximately 323 miles (520km) east of South Africa.

Is Lesotho further west than South Africa?

No, Lesotho is not further west than South Africa.

Is Lesotho further east than South Africa?

Yes, Lesotho is further east than South Africa. The midpoint of Lesotho is further east by approximately 320 miles (515km).

Is Lesotho further north than South Africa?

Yes, Lesotho is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Lesotho is further north by approximately 66 miles (106km).

Is Lesotho further south than South Africa?

No, Lesotho is not further south than South Africa.

Is Lesotho bigger than South Africa?

No, Lesotho is smaller than South Africa. Lesotho has an area of 30,355 km2 (78,619 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Lesotho is 1,184,115 km2 (3,066,858 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Lesotho 40 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Lesotho smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Lesotho is smaller than South Africa. Lesotho has an area of 30,355 km2 (78,619 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Lesotho is 1,184,115 km2 (3,066,858 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Lesotho 40 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Lesotho?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 323 miles (520km) west of Lesotho.

Is South Africa further west than Lesotho?

Yes, South Africa is further west than Lesotho. The midpoint of South Africa is further west by approximately 320 miles (515km).

Is South Africa further east than Lesotho?

No, South Africa is not further east than Lesotho.

Is South Africa further north than Lesotho?

No, South Africa is not further north than Lesotho.

Is South Africa further south than Lesotho?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Lesotho. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 66 miles (106km).

Is South Africa bigger than Lesotho?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Lesotho. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Lesotho has an area of 30,355 km2 (78,619 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,184,115 km2 (3,066,858 miles2) bigger than Lesotho.
That makes South Africa 40 times bigger than Lesotho.

Is South Africa smaller than Lesotho?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Lesotho. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Lesotho has an area of 30,355 km2 (78,619 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,184,115 km2 (3,066,858 miles2) bigger than Lesotho.
That makes South Africa 40 times bigger than Lesotho.

Compare population information for Lesotho and South Africa

Is Lesotho more populated than South Africa?

No, Lesotho is not more populated than South Africa. Lesotho has a population of 2,193,970 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Lesotho has 55,322,695 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Lesotho 26 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Lesotho less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Lesotho is less populated than South Africa. Lesotho has a population of 2,193,970 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Lesotho has 55,322,695 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Lesotho 26 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Lesotho?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Lesotho. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Lesotho has a population of 2,193,970 which means that South Africa has 55,322,695 more people than Lesotho.
That makes South Africa 26 times more populated than Lesotho.

Is South Africa less populated than Lesotho?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Lesotho. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Lesotho has a population of 2,193,970 which means that South Africa has 55,322,695 more people than Lesotho.
That makes South Africa 26 times more populated than Lesotho.

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