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Hiking boots for Cape Town in April

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Hiking boots depend on your itinerary, not the weather — pack them if you're on trails.

Why

Cape Town in April averages highs of 71°F, lows of 57°F, 5 rainy days.

That climate makes hiking boots a judgment call. Hiking boots depend on your itinerary, not the weather — pack them if you're on trails.

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