Pack or skip
Rain jacket for Cape Town in August
Verdict
Pack it
Around 10 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.
Why
Cape Town in August averages highs of 63°F, lows of 48°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means a rain jacket earns its space in the bag. Around 10 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.