Comparing South Africa with Sri Lanka

Compare Climate information for South Africa and Sri Lanka

Is South Africa warmer or hotter than Sri Lanka?

On average across the year, no, South Africa is not hotter than Sri Lanka . South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F and Sri Lanka has an average temperature of 26°C/79°F.

South Africa's hottest month is January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F, which is not hotter than Sri Lanka's hottest month (April, with an average maximum temperature of 31°C/88°F).

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Is South Africa colder or cooler than Sri Lanka?

On average across the year, yes, South Africa is colder than Sri Lanka . South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F and Sri Lanka has an average minimum temperature of 22°C/72°F.



South Africa's coldest month is June, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F, which is colder than Sri Lanka's coldest month (January, with an average minimum temperature of 20°C/68°F).

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Does South Africa have more rain than Sri Lanka?

On average across the year, no, South Africa has less rain than Sri Lanka. South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm and Sri Lanka has an average annual rainfall of 1648mm.

South Africa's wettest month is December, with an average monthly rainfall of 70mm, which is drier than Sri Lanka's wettest month (November, with an average monthly rainfall of 254mm).

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Compare location information for South Africa and Sri Lanka

How far is South Africa from Sri Lanka?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 4,656 miles (7,493km) south west of Sri Lanka.

Is South Africa further west than Sri Lanka?

Yes, South Africa is further west than Sri Lanka. The midpoint of South Africa is further west by approximately 2,583 miles (4,157km).

Is South Africa further east than Sri Lanka?

No, South Africa is not further east than Sri Lanka.

Is South Africa further north than Sri Lanka?

No, South Africa is not further north than Sri Lanka.

Is South Africa further south than Sri Lanka?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Sri Lanka. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 2,655 miles (4,273km).

Is South Africa bigger than Sri Lanka?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Sri Lanka. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Sri Lanka has an area of 64,630 km2 (167,392 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,149,840 km2 (2,978,086 miles2) bigger than Sri Lanka.
That makes South Africa 19 times bigger than Sri Lanka.

Is South Africa smaller than Sri Lanka?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Sri Lanka. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Sri Lanka has an area of 64,630 km2 (167,392 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,149,840 km2 (2,978,086 miles2) bigger than Sri Lanka.
That makes South Africa 19 times bigger than Sri Lanka.

How far is Sri Lanka from South Africa?

The midpoint of Sri Lanka is approximately 4,656 miles (7,493km) north east of South Africa.

Is Sri Lanka further west than South Africa?

No, Sri Lanka is not further west than South Africa.

Is Sri Lanka further east than South Africa?

Yes, Sri Lanka is further east than South Africa. The midpoint of Sri Lanka is further east by approximately 2,583 miles (4,157km).

Is Sri Lanka further north than South Africa?

Yes, Sri Lanka is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Sri Lanka is further north by approximately 2,655 miles (4,273km).

Is Sri Lanka further south than South Africa?

No, Sri Lanka is not further south than South Africa.

Is Sri Lanka bigger than South Africa?

No, Sri Lanka is smaller than South Africa. Sri Lanka has an area of 64,630 km2 (167,392 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Sri Lanka is 1,149,840 km2 (2,978,086 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Sri Lanka 19 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Sri Lanka smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Sri Lanka is smaller than South Africa. Sri Lanka has an area of 64,630 km2 (167,392 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Sri Lanka is 1,149,840 km2 (2,978,086 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Sri Lanka 19 times smaller than South Africa.

Compare population information for South Africa and Sri Lanka

Is South Africa more populated than Sri Lanka?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Sri Lanka. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Sri Lanka has a population of 23,187,516 which means that South Africa has 34,329,149 more people than Sri Lanka.
That makes South Africa 3 times more populated than Sri Lanka.

Is South Africa less populated than Sri Lanka?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Sri Lanka. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Sri Lanka has a population of 23,187,516 which means that South Africa has 34,329,149 more people than Sri Lanka.
That makes South Africa 3 times more populated than Sri Lanka.

Is Sri Lanka more populated than South Africa?

No, Sri Lanka is not more populated than South Africa. Sri Lanka has a population of 23,187,516 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Sri Lanka has 34,329,149 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Sri Lanka 3 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Sri Lanka less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Sri Lanka is less populated than South Africa. Sri Lanka has a population of 23,187,516 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Sri Lanka has 34,329,149 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Sri Lanka 3 times less populated than South Africa.

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