Pack or skip
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.