Pack or skip
Sunscreen for Cape Town in October
Verdict
Pack it
Sun still finds you at 68°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.
Why
Cape Town in October averages highs of 68°F, lows of 53°F, 6 rainy days.
That climate means sunscreen earns its space in the bag. Sun still finds you at 68°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.