Comparing Botswana with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Botswana and South Africa

Is Botswana warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Botswana is hotter than South Africa . Botswana has an average temperature of 22°C/72°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Botswana's hottest month is November, with an average maximum temperature of 34°C/93°F, which is hotter than South Africa's hottest month (January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F).

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

On average across the year, no, Botswana is not colder than South Africa . Botswana has an average minimum temperature of 14°C/57°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Botswana's coldest month is July, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F, which is approximately the same temperature as 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 Botswana have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Botswana has less rain than South Africa. Botswana has an average annual rainfall of 189mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Botswana's wettest month is February, with an average monthly rainfall of 42mm, 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 Botswana and South Africa

How far is Botswana from South Africa?

The midpoint of Botswana is approximately 579 miles (932km) of South Africa.

Is Botswana further west than South Africa?

No, Botswana is not further west than South Africa.

Is Botswana further east than South Africa?

Yes, Botswana is further east than South Africa. The midpoint of Botswana is further east by approximately 115 miles (185km).

Is Botswana further north than South Africa?

Yes, Botswana is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Botswana is further north by approximately 569 miles (915km).

Is Botswana further south than South Africa?

No, Botswana is not further south than South Africa.

Is Botswana bigger than South Africa?

No, Botswana is smaller than South Africa. Botswana has an area of 566,730 km2 (1,467,831 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Botswana is 647,740 km2 (1,677,647 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Botswana 2 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Botswana smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Botswana is smaller than South Africa. Botswana has an area of 566,730 km2 (1,467,831 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Botswana is 647,740 km2 (1,677,647 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Botswana 2 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Botswana?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 579 miles (932km) south of Botswana.

Is South Africa further west than Botswana?

Yes, South Africa is further west than Botswana. The midpoint of South Africa is further west by approximately 115 miles (185km).

Is South Africa further east than Botswana?

No, South Africa is not further east than Botswana.

Is South Africa further north than Botswana?

No, South Africa is not further north than Botswana.

Is South Africa further south than Botswana?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Botswana. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 569 miles (915km).

Is South Africa bigger than Botswana?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Botswana. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Botswana has an area of 566,730 km2 (1,467,831 miles2) which means that South Africa is 647,740 km2 (1,677,647 miles2) bigger than Botswana.
That makes South Africa 2 times bigger than Botswana.

Is South Africa smaller than Botswana?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Botswana. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Botswana has an area of 566,730 km2 (1,467,831 miles2) which means that South Africa is 647,740 km2 (1,677,647 miles2) bigger than Botswana.
That makes South Africa 2 times bigger than Botswana.

Compare population information for Botswana and South Africa

Is Botswana more populated than South Africa?

No, Botswana is not more populated than South Africa. Botswana has a population of 2,384,246 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Botswana has 55,132,419 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Botswana 24 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Botswana less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Botswana is less populated than South Africa. Botswana has a population of 2,384,246 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Botswana has 55,132,419 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Botswana 24 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Botswana?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Botswana. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Botswana has a population of 2,384,246 which means that South Africa has 55,132,419 more people than Botswana.
That makes South Africa 24 times more populated than Botswana.

Is South Africa less populated than Botswana?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Botswana. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Botswana has a population of 2,384,246 which means that South Africa has 55,132,419 more people than Botswana.
That makes South Africa 24 times more populated than Botswana.

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