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Sun hat for New Orleans in October

Verdict

Pack it

Midday temps around 80°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.

Why

New Orleans in October averages highs of 80°F, lows of 63°F, 7 rainy days.

That climate means a sun hat earns its space in the bag. Midday temps around 80°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.

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