What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth in August?

In August, Cape Town averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Port Elizabeth averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 21 mm.

Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth in August

Cape Town and Port Elizabeth are nearly tied in August — 80 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air; Port Elizabeth is nice, dry, clean air.

Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth — August climate, side by side

	Cape Town	Port Elizabeth
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	17°C	19°C
Avg high / low	18° / 8°	21° / 9°
Rainfall	59 mm	21 mm
Rainy days	9	5
Humidity	80%	70%
Air quality (AQI)	70	42

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

Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth in August — FAQ

Is August better in Cape Town or Port Elizabeth?: Cape Town and Port Elizabeth are nearly tied in August — 80 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air; Port Elizabeth is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth in August?: In August, Cape Town averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Port Elizabeth averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 21 mm.