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Flip-flops for Cape Town in January

Verdict

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Warm enough to wear in the evening or on the beach; not on a city walking day.

Why

Cape Town in January averages highs of 76°F, lows of 63°F, 2 rainy days.

That climate makes flip-flops a judgment call. Warm enough to wear in the evening or on the beach; not on a city walking day.

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