Comparing Burkina Faso with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Burkina Faso and South Africa

Is Burkina Faso warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Burkina Faso is hotter than South Africa . Burkina Faso has an average temperature of 29°C/84°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Burkina Faso's hottest month is April, with an average maximum temperature of 41°C/106°F, which is hotter than South Africa's hottest month (January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F).

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Is Burkina Faso colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Burkina Faso is not colder than South Africa . Burkina Faso has an average minimum temperature of 23°C/73°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Burkina Faso's coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of 18°C/64°F, which is not colder than South Africa's coldest month (June, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F).

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Does Burkina Faso have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Burkina Faso has more rain than South Africa. Burkina Faso has an average annual rainfall of 581mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Burkina Faso's wettest month is August, with an average monthly rainfall of 177mm, which is wetter than South Africa's wettest month (December, with an average monthly rainfall of 70mm).

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Compare location information for Burkina Faso and South Africa

How far is Burkina Faso from South Africa?

The midpoint of Burkina Faso is approximately 3,375 miles (5,432km) north west of South Africa.

Is Burkina Faso further west than South Africa?

Yes, Burkina Faso is further west than South Africa. The midpoint of Burkina Faso is further west by approximately 1,411 miles (2,271km).

Is Burkina Faso further east than South Africa?

No, Burkina Faso is not further east than South Africa.

Is Burkina Faso further north than South Africa?

Yes, Burkina Faso is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Burkina Faso is further north by approximately 2,957 miles (4,759km).

Is Burkina Faso further south than South Africa?

No, Burkina Faso is not further south than South Africa.

Is Burkina Faso bigger than South Africa?

No, Burkina Faso is smaller than South Africa. Burkina Faso has an area of 273,800 km2 (709,142 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Burkina Faso is 940,670 km2 (2,436,335 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Burkina Faso 4 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Burkina Faso smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Burkina Faso is smaller than South Africa. Burkina Faso has an area of 273,800 km2 (709,142 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Burkina Faso is 940,670 km2 (2,436,335 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Burkina Faso 4 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Burkina Faso?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 3,375 miles (5,432km) south east of Burkina Faso.

Is South Africa further west than Burkina Faso?

No, South Africa is not further west than Burkina Faso.

Is South Africa further east than Burkina Faso?

Yes, South Africa is further east than Burkina Faso. The midpoint of South Africa is further east by approximately 1,411 miles (2,271km).

Is South Africa further north than Burkina Faso?

No, South Africa is not further north than Burkina Faso.

Is South Africa further south than Burkina Faso?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Burkina Faso. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 2,957 miles (4,759km).

Is South Africa bigger than Burkina Faso?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Burkina Faso. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Burkina Faso has an area of 273,800 km2 (709,142 miles2) which means that South Africa is 940,670 km2 (2,436,335 miles2) bigger than Burkina Faso.
That makes South Africa 4 times bigger than Burkina Faso.

Is South Africa smaller than Burkina Faso?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Burkina Faso. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Burkina Faso has an area of 273,800 km2 (709,142 miles2) which means that South Africa is 940,670 km2 (2,436,335 miles2) bigger than Burkina Faso.
That makes South Africa 4 times bigger than Burkina Faso.

Compare population information for Burkina Faso and South Africa

Is Burkina Faso more populated than South Africa?

No, Burkina Faso is not more populated than South Africa. Burkina Faso has a population of 21,935,389 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Burkina Faso has 35,581,276 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Burkina Faso 3 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Burkina Faso less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Burkina Faso is less populated than South Africa. Burkina Faso has a population of 21,935,389 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Burkina Faso has 35,581,276 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Burkina Faso 3 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Burkina Faso?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Burkina Faso. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Burkina Faso has a population of 21,935,389 which means that South Africa has 35,581,276 more people than Burkina Faso.
That makes South Africa 3 times more populated than Burkina Faso.

Is South Africa less populated than Burkina Faso?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Burkina Faso. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Burkina Faso has a population of 21,935,389 which means that South Africa has 35,581,276 more people than Burkina Faso.
That makes South Africa 3 times more populated than Burkina Faso.

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