Cape Town vs Harare in May

Harare is the better pick in May — 96 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Harare is nice, dry, clean air, while Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air.

Cape Town vs HarareMay climate, side by side

Cape TownHarare
Comfort score85/100 (A)96/100 (S)
Feels-like high20°C23°C
Avg high / low21° / 11°24° / 10°
Rainfall39 mm4 mm
Rainy days61
Humidity80%62%
Air quality (AQI)7845

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

Cape Town vs Harare in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cape Town or Harare?
Harare is the better pick in May — 96 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Harare is nice, dry, clean air, while Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Harare in May?
In May, Cape Town averages 21°C high / 11°C low with about 39 mm of rain; Harare averages 24°C high / 10°C low with about 4 mm.