Comparing Rwanda with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Rwanda and South Africa

Is Rwanda warmer or hotter than South Africa?

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

Rwanda's hottest month is February, with an average maximum temperature of 29°C/84°F, which is not 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 Rwanda colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Rwanda is not colder than South Africa . Rwanda has an average minimum temperature of 17°C/63°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Rwanda's coldest month is June, with an average minimum temperature of 16°C/61°F, which is not colder than South Africa's coldest month (also June, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F).

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Does Rwanda have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Rwanda has more rain than South Africa. Rwanda has an average annual rainfall of 726mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Rwanda's wettest month is April, with an average monthly rainfall of 141mm, 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 Rwanda and South Africa

How far is Rwanda from South Africa?

The midpoint of Rwanda is approximately 2,029 miles (3,265km) of South Africa.

Is Rwanda further west than South Africa?

No, Rwanda is not further west than South Africa.

Is Rwanda further east than South Africa?

Yes, Rwanda is further east than South Africa. The midpoint of Rwanda is further east by approximately 469 miles (755km).

Is Rwanda further north than South Africa?

Yes, Rwanda is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Rwanda is further north by approximately 1,977 miles (3,182km).

Is Rwanda further south than South Africa?

No, Rwanda is not further south than South Africa.

Is Rwanda bigger than South Africa?

No, Rwanda is smaller than South Africa. Rwanda has an area of 24,668 km2 (63,890 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Rwanda is 1,189,802 km2 (3,081,587 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Rwanda 49 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Rwanda smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Rwanda is smaller than South Africa. Rwanda has an area of 24,668 km2 (63,890 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Rwanda is 1,189,802 km2 (3,081,587 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Rwanda 49 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Rwanda?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 2,029 miles (3,265km) south of Rwanda.

Is South Africa further west than Rwanda?

Yes, South Africa is further west than Rwanda. The midpoint of South Africa is further west by approximately 469 miles (755km).

Is South Africa further east than Rwanda?

No, South Africa is not further east than Rwanda.

Is South Africa further north than Rwanda?

No, South Africa is not further north than Rwanda.

Is South Africa further south than Rwanda?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Rwanda. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 1,977 miles (3,182km).

Is South Africa bigger than Rwanda?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Rwanda. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Rwanda has an area of 24,668 km2 (63,890 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,189,802 km2 (3,081,587 miles2) bigger than Rwanda.
That makes South Africa 49 times bigger than Rwanda.

Is South Africa smaller than Rwanda?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Rwanda. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Rwanda has an area of 24,668 km2 (63,890 miles2) which means that South Africa is 1,189,802 km2 (3,081,587 miles2) bigger than Rwanda.
That makes South Africa 49 times bigger than Rwanda.

Compare population information for Rwanda and South Africa

Is Rwanda more populated than South Africa?

No, Rwanda is not more populated than South Africa. Rwanda has a population of 13,173,730 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Rwanda has 44,342,935 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Rwanda 4 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Rwanda less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Rwanda is less populated than South Africa. Rwanda has a population of 13,173,730 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Rwanda has 44,342,935 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Rwanda 4 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Rwanda?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Rwanda. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Rwanda has a population of 13,173,730 which means that South Africa has 44,342,935 more people than Rwanda.
That makes South Africa 4 times more populated than Rwanda.

Is South Africa less populated than Rwanda?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Rwanda. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Rwanda has a population of 13,173,730 which means that South Africa has 44,342,935 more people than Rwanda.
That makes South Africa 4 times more populated than Rwanda.

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