Cape Town vs Harare in August

Harare is the better pick in August — 94 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Harare is nice, dry, while Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air.

Cape Town vs HarareAugust climate, side by side

Cape TownHarare
Comfort score80/100 (A)94/100 (S)
Feels-like high17°C23°C
Avg high / low18° / 8°25° / 9°
Rainfall59 mm0 mm
Rainy days90
Humidity80%48%
Air quality (AQI)7055

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Cape Town vs Harare in August — FAQ

Is August better in Cape Town or Harare?
Harare is the better pick in August — 94 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Harare is nice, dry, while Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Harare in August?
In August, Cape Town averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Harare averages 25°C high / 9°C low with about 0 mm.