Comparing France with the United Kingdom

Compare Climate information for France and the United Kingdom

Is France warmer or hotter than the United Kingdom?

On average across the year, yes, France is hotter than the United Kingdom . France has an average temperature of 13°C/55°F and the United Kingdom has an average temperature of 10°C/50°F.

France's hottest month is July, with an average maximum temperature of 27°C/81°F, which is hotter than the United Kingdom's hottest month (also July, with an average maximum temperature of 21°C/70°F).

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Is France colder or cooler than the United Kingdom?

On average across the year, no, France is not colder than the United Kingdom . France has an average minimum temperature of 9°C/48°F and the United Kingdom has an average minimum temperature of 7°C/45°F.



France's coldest month is February, with an average minimum temperature of 2°C/36°F, which is approximately the same temperature as the United Kingdom's coldest month (also February, with an average minimum temperature of 2°C/36°F).

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Does France have more rain than the United Kingdom?

On average across the year, yes, France has more rain than the United Kingdom. France has an average annual rainfall of 610mm and the United Kingdom has an average annual rainfall of 395mm.

France's wettest month is October, with an average monthly rainfall of 65mm, which is wetter than the United Kingdom's wettest month (December, with an average monthly rainfall of 43mm).

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Compare location information for France and the United Kingdom

How far is France from the United Kingdom?

The midpoint of France is approximately 678 miles (1,091km) south of the United Kingdom.

Is France further west than the United Kingdom?

No, France is not further west than the United Kingdom.

Is France further east than the United Kingdom?

Yes, France is further east than the United Kingdom. The midpoint of France is further east by approximately 292 miles (470km).

Is France further north than the United Kingdom?

No, France is not further north than the United Kingdom.

Is France further south than the United Kingdom?

Yes, France is further south than the United Kingdom. The midpoint of France is further south by approximately 632 miles (1,017km).

Is France bigger than the United Kingdom?

Yes, France is bigger than United Kingdom. France has an area of 640,427 km2 (1,658,706 miles2) and United Kingdom has an area of 241,930 km2 (626,599 miles2) which means that France is 398,497 km2 (1,032,107 miles2) bigger than United Kingdom.
That makes France 3 times bigger than United Kingdom.

Is France smaller than the United Kingdom?

No, France is not smaller than United Kingdom. France has an area of 640,427 km2 (1,658,706 miles2) and United Kingdom has an area of 241,930 km2 (626,599 miles2) which means that France is 398,497 km2 (1,032,107 miles2) bigger than United Kingdom.
That makes France 3 times bigger than United Kingdom.

How far is the United Kingdom from France?

The midpoint of the United Kingdom is approximately 678 miles (1,091km) of France.

Is the United Kingdom further west than France?

Yes, the United Kingdom is further west than France. The midpoint of the United Kingdom is further west by approximately 292 miles (470km).

Is the United Kingdom further east than France?

No, the United Kingdom is not further east than France.

Is the United Kingdom further north than France?

Yes, the United Kingdom is further north than France. The midpoint of the United Kingdom is further north by approximately 632 miles (1,017km).

Is the United Kingdom further south than France?

No, the United Kingdom is not further south than France.

Is the United Kingdom bigger than France?

No, United Kingdom is smaller than France. United Kingdom has an area of 241,930 km2 (626,599 miles2) and France has an area of 640,427 km2 (1,658,706 miles2) which means that United Kingdom is 398,497 km2 (1,032,107 miles2) smaller than France.
That makes United Kingdom 3 times smaller than France.

Is the United Kingdom smaller than France?

Yes, United Kingdom is smaller than France. United Kingdom has an area of 241,930 km2 (626,599 miles2) and France has an area of 640,427 km2 (1,658,706 miles2) which means that United Kingdom is 398,497 km2 (1,032,107 miles2) smaller than France.
That makes United Kingdom 3 times smaller than France.

Compare population information for France and the United Kingdom

Is France more populated than the United Kingdom?

Yes, France is more populated than United Kingdom. France has a population of 68,305,148 and United Kingdom has a population of 67,791,400 which means that France has 513,748 more people than United Kingdom.
That makes France 1 times more populated than United Kingdom.

Is France less populated than the United Kingdom?

No, France is not less populated than United Kingdom. France has a population of 68,305,148 and United Kingdom has a population of 67,791,400 which means that France has 513,748 more people than United Kingdom.
That makes France 1 times more populated than United Kingdom.

Is the United Kingdom more populated than France?

No, United Kingdom is not more populated than France. United Kingdom has a population of 67,791,400 and France has a population of 68,305,148 which means that United Kingdom has 513,748 fewer people than France.
That makes United Kingdom 1 times less populated than France.

Is the United Kingdom less populated than France?

Yes, United Kingdom is less populated than France. United Kingdom has a population of 67,791,400 and France has a population of 68,305,148 which means that United Kingdom has 513,748 fewer people than France.
That makes United Kingdom 1 times less populated than France.

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