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Umbrella for Cape Town in May

Verdict

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About 7 rainy days — bring a compact umbrella if you have room.

Why

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

That climate makes an umbrella a judgment call. About 7 rainy days — bring a compact umbrella if you have room.

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