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Hiking boots for Cape Town in August

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

Why

Cape Town in August averages highs of 63°F, lows of 48°F, 10 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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