What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Lusaka in August?

In August, Cape Town averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Lusaka averages 27°C high / 12°C low with about 0 mm.

Cape Town vs Lusaka in August

Lusaka is the better pick in August — 91 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lusaka is warm, dry, clean air, while Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air.

Cape Town vs Lusaka — August climate, side by side

	Cape Town	Lusaka
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	17°C	25°C
Avg high / low	18° / 8°	27° / 12°
Rainfall	59 mm	0 mm
Rainy days	9	0
Humidity	80%	43%
Air quality (AQI)	70	44

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

Cape Town vs Lusaka in August — FAQ

Is August better in Cape Town or Lusaka?: Lusaka is the better pick in August — 91 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lusaka is warm, dry, clean air, while Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Lusaka in August?: In August, Cape Town averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Lusaka averages 27°C high / 12°C low with about 0 mm.