Cape Town vs Reykjavík in August

Cape Town and Reykjavík are nearly tied in August — 80 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is cool, a little rain, very humid; Reykjavík is cool, rainy, clean air.

Cape Town vs ReykjavíkAugust climate, side by side

Cape TownReykjavík
Comfort score80/100 (A)83/100 (A)
Feels-like high15°C12°C
Avg high / low16° / 9°14° / 9°
Rainfall60 mm84 mm
Rainy days914
Humidity79%82%
Air quality (AQI)7028

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

Cape Town vs Reykjavík in August — FAQ

Is August better in Cape Town or Reykjavík?
Cape Town and Reykjavík are nearly tied in August — 80 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is cool, a little rain, very humid; Reykjavík is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Reykjavík in August?
In August, Cape Town averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 60 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 14°C high / 9°C low with about 84 mm.