Comparing Costa Rica with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Costa Rica and South Africa

Is Costa Rica warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Costa Rica is hotter than South Africa . Costa Rica has an average temperature of 25°C/77°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Costa Rica's hottest month is April, with an average maximum temperature of 32°C/90°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 Costa Rica colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Costa Rica is not colder than South Africa . Costa Rica has an average minimum temperature of 20°C/68°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Costa Rica's coldest month is October, with an average minimum temperature of 19°C/66°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 Costa Rica have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Costa Rica has more rain than South Africa. Costa Rica has an average annual rainfall of 1358mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Costa Rica's wettest month is October, with an average monthly rainfall of 212mm, 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 Costa Rica and South Africa

How far is Costa Rica from South Africa?

The midpoint of Costa Rica is approximately 7,549 miles (12,149km) west of South Africa.

Is Costa Rica further west than South Africa?

Yes, Costa Rica is further west than South Africa. The midpoint of Costa Rica is further west by approximately 6,398 miles (10,297km).

Is Costa Rica further east than South Africa?

No, Costa Rica is not further east than South Africa.

Is Costa Rica further north than South Africa?

Yes, Costa Rica is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Costa Rica is further north by approximately 2,785 miles (4,482km).

Is Costa Rica further south than South Africa?

No, Costa Rica is not further south than South Africa.

Is Costa Rica bigger than South Africa?

No, Costa Rica is smaller than South Africa. Costa Rica has an area of 51,060 km2 (132,245 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Costa Rica is 1,163,410 km2 (3,013,232 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Costa Rica 24 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Costa Rica smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Costa Rica is smaller than South Africa. Costa Rica has an area of 51,060 km2 (132,245 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Costa Rica is 1,163,410 km2 (3,013,232 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Costa Rica 24 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Costa Rica?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 7,549 miles (12,149km) east of Costa Rica.

Is South Africa further west than Costa Rica?

No, South Africa is not further west than Costa Rica.

Is South Africa further east than Costa Rica?

Yes, South Africa is further east than Costa Rica. The midpoint of South Africa is further east by approximately 6,398 miles (10,297km).

Is South Africa further north than Costa Rica?

No, South Africa is not further north than Costa Rica.

Is South Africa further south than Costa Rica?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Costa Rica. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 2,785 miles (4,482km).

Is South Africa bigger than Costa Rica?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Costa Rica. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Costa Rica has an area of 51,060 km2 (132,245 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,163,410 km2 (3,013,232 miles2) bigger than Costa Rica.
That makes South Africa 24 times bigger than Costa Rica.

Is South Africa smaller than Costa Rica?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Costa Rica. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Costa Rica has an area of 51,060 km2 (132,245 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,163,410 km2 (3,013,232 miles2) bigger than Costa Rica.
That makes South Africa 24 times bigger than Costa Rica.

Compare population information for Costa Rica and South Africa

Is Costa Rica more populated than South Africa?

No, Costa Rica is not more populated than South Africa. Costa Rica has a population of 5,204,411 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Costa Rica has 52,312,254 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Costa Rica 11 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Costa Rica less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Costa Rica is less populated than South Africa. Costa Rica has a population of 5,204,411 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Costa Rica has 52,312,254 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Costa Rica 11 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Costa Rica?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Costa Rica. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Costa Rica has a population of 5,204,411 which means that South Africa has 52,312,254 more people than Costa Rica.
That makes South Africa 11 times more populated than Costa Rica.

Is South Africa less populated than Costa Rica?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Costa Rica. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Costa Rica has a population of 5,204,411 which means that South Africa has 52,312,254 more people than Costa Rica.
That makes South Africa 11 times more populated than Costa Rica.

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