Pack or skip
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.