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

In August, Cape Town averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 14°C high / 9°C low with about 90 mm.

Cape Town vs Reykjavík in August

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

Cape Town vs Reykjavík — August climate, side by side

	🇿🇦 Cape Town	🇮🇸 Reykjavík
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	17°C	11°C
Avg high / low	18° / 8°	14° / 9°
Rainfall	59 mm	90 mm
Rainy days	9	15
Humidity	80%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	70	28

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

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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 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air; Reykjavík is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Reykjavík in August?: In August, Cape Town averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 14°C high / 9°C low with about 90 mm.