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 TownAugust climate, side by side

AmsterdamCape Town
Comfort score89/100 (A)80/100 (A)
Feels-like high21°C15°C
Avg high / low22° / 16°16° / 9°
Rainfall76 mm60 mm
Rainy days149
Humidity77%79%
Air quality (AQI)4770

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.