Pack or skip

Packable down jacket for Cape Town in May

Verdict

Optional

Handy for evening chills; skip if you're tight on space.

Why

Cape Town in May averages highs of 66°F, lows of 53°F, 7 rainy days.

That climate makes a packable down jacket a judgment call. Handy for evening chills; skip if you're tight on space.

Other decisions for Cape Town

Nearby months

See the full packing list for Cape Town in May

Or outfit ideas for Cape Town in May