Comparing Mauritius with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Mauritius and South Africa

Is Mauritius warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Mauritius is hotter than South Africa . Mauritius has an average temperature of 24°C/75°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Mauritius'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).

Average Monthly Maximum Temperatures
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Is Mauritius colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Mauritius is not colder than South Africa . Mauritius has an average minimum temperature of 20°C/68°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Mauritius's coldest month is August, with an average minimum temperature of 17°C/63°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 Mauritius have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Mauritius has more rain than South Africa. Mauritius has an average annual rainfall of 1491mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Mauritius's wettest month is January, with an average monthly rainfall of 265mm, 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 Mauritius and South Africa

How far is Mauritius from South Africa?

The midpoint of Mauritius is approximately 2,261 miles (3,639km) east of South Africa.

Is Mauritius further west than South Africa?

No, Mauritius is not further west than South Africa.

Is Mauritius further east than South Africa?

Yes, Mauritius is further east than South Africa. The midpoint of Mauritius is further east by approximately 2,310 miles (3,718km).

Is Mauritius further north than South Africa?

Yes, Mauritius is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Mauritius is further north by approximately 705 miles (1,135km).

Is Mauritius further south than South Africa?

No, Mauritius is not further south than South Africa.

Is Mauritius bigger than South Africa?

No, Mauritius is smaller than South Africa. Mauritius has an area of 2,030 km2 (5,258 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Mauritius is 1,212,440 km2 (3,140,220 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Mauritius 598 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Mauritius smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Mauritius is smaller than South Africa. Mauritius has an area of 2,030 km2 (5,258 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Mauritius is 1,212,440 km2 (3,140,220 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Mauritius 598 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Mauritius?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 2,261 miles (3,639km) west of Mauritius.

Is South Africa further west than Mauritius?

Yes, South Africa is further west than Mauritius. The midpoint of South Africa is further west by approximately 2,310 miles (3,718km).

Is South Africa further east than Mauritius?

No, South Africa is not further east than Mauritius.

Is South Africa further north than Mauritius?

No, South Africa is not further north than Mauritius.

Is South Africa further south than Mauritius?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Mauritius. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 705 miles (1,135km).

Is South Africa bigger than Mauritius?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Mauritius. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Mauritius has an area of 2,030 km2 (5,258 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,212,440 km2 (3,140,220 miles2) bigger than Mauritius.
That makes South Africa 598 times bigger than Mauritius.

Is South Africa smaller than Mauritius?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Mauritius. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Mauritius has an area of 2,030 km2 (5,258 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,212,440 km2 (3,140,220 miles2) bigger than Mauritius.
That makes South Africa 598 times bigger than Mauritius.

Compare population information for Mauritius and South Africa

Is Mauritius more populated than South Africa?

No, Mauritius is not more populated than South Africa. Mauritius has a population of 1,308,222 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Mauritius has 56,208,443 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Mauritius 44 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Mauritius less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Mauritius is less populated than South Africa. Mauritius has a population of 1,308,222 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Mauritius has 56,208,443 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Mauritius 44 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Mauritius?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Mauritius. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Mauritius has a population of 1,308,222 which means that South Africa has 56,208,443 more people than Mauritius.
That makes South Africa 44 times more populated than Mauritius.

Is South Africa less populated than Mauritius?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Mauritius. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Mauritius has a population of 1,308,222 which means that South Africa has 56,208,443 more people than Mauritius.
That makes South Africa 44 times more populated than Mauritius.

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