Comparing Lesotho with New Zealand

Compare Climate information for Lesotho and New Zealand

Is Lesotho warmer or hotter than New Zealand?

On average across the year, yes, Lesotho is hotter than New Zealand . Lesotho has an average temperature of 16°C/61°F and New Zealand has an average temperature of 13°C/55°F.

Lesotho's hottest month is January, with an average maximum temperature of 29°C/84°F, which is hotter than New Zealand's hottest month (also January, with an average maximum temperature of 23°C/73°F).

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Is Lesotho colder or cooler than New Zealand?

On average across the year, no, Lesotho is not colder than New Zealand . Lesotho has an average minimum temperature of 7°C/45°F and New Zealand has an average minimum temperature of 8°C/46°F.



Lesotho's coldest month is July, with an average minimum temperature of -3°C/27°F, which is colder than New Zealand's coldest month (also July, with an average minimum temperature of 4°C/39°F).

Average Monthly Minimum Temperatures
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Does Lesotho have more rain than New Zealand?

On average across the year, no, Lesotho has less rain than New Zealand. Lesotho has an average annual rainfall of 386mm and New Zealand has an average annual rainfall of 953mm.

Lesotho's wettest month is December, with an average monthly rainfall of 82mm, which is drier than New Zealand's wettest month (June, with an average monthly rainfall of 106mm).

Average Monthly Rainfall
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Compare location information for Lesotho and New Zealand

How far is Lesotho from New Zealand?

The midpoint of Lesotho is approximately 7,118 miles (11,456km) west of New Zealand.

Is Lesotho further west than New Zealand?

Yes, Lesotho is further west than New Zealand. The midpoint of Lesotho is further west by approximately 9,270 miles (14,919km).

Is Lesotho further east than New Zealand?

No, Lesotho is not further east than New Zealand.

Is Lesotho further north than New Zealand?

Yes, Lesotho is further north than New Zealand. The midpoint of Lesotho is further north by approximately 780 miles (1,255km).

Is Lesotho further south than New Zealand?

No, Lesotho is not further south than New Zealand.

Is Lesotho bigger than New Zealand?

No, Lesotho is smaller than New Zealand. Lesotho has an area of 30,355 km2 (78,619 miles2) and New Zealand has an area of 264,537 km2 (685,151 miles2) which means that Lesotho is 234,182 km2 (606,531 miles2) smaller than New Zealand.
That makes Lesotho 9 times smaller than New Zealand.

Is Lesotho smaller than New Zealand?

Yes, Lesotho is smaller than New Zealand. Lesotho has an area of 30,355 km2 (78,619 miles2) and New Zealand has an area of 264,537 km2 (685,151 miles2) which means that Lesotho is 234,182 km2 (606,531 miles2) smaller than New Zealand.
That makes Lesotho 9 times smaller than New Zealand.

How far is New Zealand from Lesotho?

The midpoint of New Zealand is approximately 7,118 miles (11,456km) east of Lesotho.

Is New Zealand further west than Lesotho?

No, New Zealand is not further west than Lesotho.

Is New Zealand further east than Lesotho?

Yes, New Zealand is further east than Lesotho. The midpoint of New Zealand is further east by approximately 9,270 miles (14,919km).

Is New Zealand further north than Lesotho?

No, New Zealand is not further north than Lesotho.

Is New Zealand further south than Lesotho?

Yes, New Zealand is further south than Lesotho. The midpoint of New Zealand is further south by approximately 780 miles (1,255km).

Is New Zealand bigger than Lesotho?

Yes, New Zealand is bigger than Lesotho. New Zealand has an area of 264,537 km2 (685,151 miles2) and Lesotho has an area of 30,355 km2 (78,619 miles2) which means that New Zealand is 234,182 km2 (606,531 miles2) bigger than Lesotho.
That makes New Zealand 9 times bigger than Lesotho.

Is New Zealand smaller than Lesotho?

No, New Zealand is not smaller than Lesotho. New Zealand has an area of 264,537 km2 (685,151 miles2) and Lesotho has an area of 30,355 km2 (78,619 miles2) which means that New Zealand is 234,182 km2 (606,531 miles2) bigger than Lesotho.
That makes New Zealand 9 times bigger than Lesotho.

Compare population information for Lesotho and New Zealand

Is Lesotho more populated than New Zealand?

No, Lesotho is not more populated than New Zealand. Lesotho has a population of 2,193,970 and New Zealand has a population of 5,053,004 which means that Lesotho has 2,859,034 fewer people than New Zealand.
That makes Lesotho 2 times less populated than New Zealand.

Is Lesotho less populated than New Zealand?

Yes, Lesotho is less populated than New Zealand. Lesotho has a population of 2,193,970 and New Zealand has a population of 5,053,004 which means that Lesotho has 2,859,034 fewer people than New Zealand.
That makes Lesotho 2 times less populated than New Zealand.

Is New Zealand more populated than Lesotho?

Yes, New Zealand is more populated than Lesotho. New Zealand has a population of 5,053,004 and Lesotho has a population of 2,193,970 which means that New Zealand has 2,859,034 more people than Lesotho.
That makes New Zealand 2 times more populated than Lesotho.

Is New Zealand less populated than Lesotho?

No, New Zealand is not less populated than Lesotho. New Zealand has a population of 5,053,004 and Lesotho has a population of 2,193,970 which means that New Zealand has 2,859,034 more people than Lesotho.
That makes New Zealand 2 times more populated than Lesotho.

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