Amsterdam vs Cape Town in August
Amsterdam is the better pick in August — 89 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Amsterdam is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Cape Town is cool, a little rain, very humid.
Amsterdam vs Cape Town — August climate, side by side
| Amsterdam | Cape Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 89/100 (A) | 80/100 (A) |
| Feels-like high | 21°C | 15°C |
| Avg high / low | 22° / 16° | 16° / 9° |
| Rainfall | 76 mm | 60 mm |
| Rainy days | 14 | 9 |
| Humidity | 77% | 79% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 47 | 70 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Amsterdam vs Cape Town in August — FAQ
- Is August better in Amsterdam or Cape Town?
- Amsterdam is the better pick in August — 89 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Amsterdam is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Cape Town is cool, a little rain, very humid.
- What is the weather like in Amsterdam vs Cape Town in August?
- In August, Amsterdam averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 76 mm of rain; Cape Town averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 60 mm.