Pack or skip

Sunscreen for Cape Town in August

Verdict

Optional

Bring a stick or travel-size — better than a sunburn on day one.

Why

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

That climate makes sunscreen a judgment call. Bring a stick or travel-size — better than a sunburn on day one.

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