Comparing Netherlands with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Netherlands and South Africa

Is Netherlands warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Netherlands is not hotter than South Africa . Netherlands has an average temperature of 11°C/52°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Netherlands's hottest month is July, with an average maximum temperature of 23°C/73°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
Netherlands South Africa

Is Netherlands colder or cooler than South Africa?

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



Netherlands's coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of 1°C/34°F, which is colder than South Africa's coldest month (June, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F).

Average Monthly Minimum Temperatures
Netherlands South Africa

Does Netherlands have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Netherlands has more rain than South Africa. Netherlands has an average annual rainfall of 555mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Netherlands's wettest month is January, with an average monthly rainfall of 57mm, 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 Netherlands and South Africa

How far is Netherlands from South Africa?

The midpoint of Netherlands is approximately 5,812 miles (9,354km) of South Africa.

Is Netherlands further west than South Africa?

No, Netherlands is not further west than South Africa.

Is Netherlands further east than South Africa?

Yes, Netherlands is further east than South Africa. The midpoint of Netherlands is further east by approximately 74 miles (119km).

Is Netherlands further north than South Africa?

Yes, Netherlands is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Netherlands is further north by approximately 5,714 miles (9,195km).

Is Netherlands further south than South Africa?

No, Netherlands is not further south than South Africa.

Is Netherlands bigger than South Africa?

No, Netherlands is smaller than South Africa. Netherlands has an area of 33,893 km2 (87,783 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Netherlands is 1,180,577 km2 (3,057,694 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Netherlands 36 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Netherlands smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Netherlands is smaller than South Africa. Netherlands has an area of 33,893 km2 (87,783 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Netherlands is 1,180,577 km2 (3,057,694 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Netherlands 36 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Netherlands?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 5,812 miles (9,354km) south of Netherlands.

Is South Africa further west than Netherlands?

Yes, South Africa is further west than Netherlands. The midpoint of South Africa is further west by approximately 74 miles (119km).

Is South Africa further east than Netherlands?

No, South Africa is not further east than Netherlands.

Is South Africa further north than Netherlands?

No, South Africa is not further north than Netherlands.

Is South Africa further south than Netherlands?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Netherlands. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 5,714 miles (9,195km).

Is South Africa bigger than Netherlands?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Netherlands. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Netherlands has an area of 33,893 km2 (87,783 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,180,577 km2 (3,057,694 miles2) bigger than Netherlands.
That makes South Africa 36 times bigger than Netherlands.

Is South Africa smaller than Netherlands?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Netherlands. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Netherlands has an area of 33,893 km2 (87,783 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,180,577 km2 (3,057,694 miles2) bigger than Netherlands.
That makes South Africa 36 times bigger than Netherlands.

Compare population information for Netherlands and South Africa

Is Netherlands more populated than South Africa?

No, Netherlands is not more populated than South Africa. Netherlands has a population of 17,400,824 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Netherlands has 40,115,841 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Netherlands 3 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Netherlands less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Netherlands is less populated than South Africa. Netherlands has a population of 17,400,824 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Netherlands has 40,115,841 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Netherlands 3 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Netherlands?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Netherlands. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Netherlands has a population of 17,400,824 which means that South Africa has 40,115,841 more people than Netherlands.
That makes South Africa 3 times more populated than Netherlands.

Is South Africa less populated than Netherlands?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Netherlands. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Netherlands has a population of 17,400,824 which means that South Africa has 40,115,841 more people than Netherlands.
That makes South Africa 3 times more populated than Netherlands.

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