Pack or skip
Sun hat for New Orleans in August
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 91°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
New Orleans in August averages highs of 91°F, lows of 76°F, 13 rainy days.
That climate means a sun hat earns its space in the bag. Midday temps around 91°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.