SeasonMapCape Town vs Johannesburg in August
Johannesburg is the better pick in August — 91 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Johannesburg is nice, dry, while Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air.
Cape Town vs Johannesburg — August climate, side by side
| Cape Town | Johannesburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 80/100 (A) | 91/100 (S) |
| Feels-like high | 17°C | 20°C |
| Avg high / low | 18° / 8° | 23° / 6° |
| Rainfall | 59 mm | 3 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 | 1 |
| Humidity | 80% | 41% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 70 | 88 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Cape Town vs Johannesburg in August — FAQ
- Is August better in Cape Town or Johannesburg?
- Johannesburg is the better pick in August — 91 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Johannesburg is nice, dry, while Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air.
- What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Johannesburg in August?
- In August, Cape Town averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Johannesburg averages 23°C high / 6°C low with about 3 mm.