What to pack for Cape Town

Month-by-month weather, dress code, and packing essentials for Cape Town, South Africa.

January: 17–27°C. Dress: Light summer clothes plus a windproof layer.. Pack: Light clothes, SPF 50, Windproof jacket, Swimwear, Type M adapter.
April: 13–23°C. Dress: Light layers; autumn is calm and clear.. Pack: Light jacket, Walking shoes, Sunglasses, SPF.
July: 8–18°C. Dress: Warm waterproof layers; Cape winter is the wet season.. Pack: Rain jacket, Warm layers, Waterproof shoes, Scarf.
October: 12–22°C. Dress: Layers plus a windbreaker; spring winds pick up.. Pack: Windproof jacket, Layers, SPF, Walking shoes.

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