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Sun hat for New Orleans in May

Verdict

Pack it

Midday temps around 85°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.

Why

New Orleans in May averages highs of 85°F, lows of 68°F, 9 rainy days.

That climate means a sun hat earns its space in the bag. Midday temps around 85°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.

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