Pack or skip
Sun hat for New York in August
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 83°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
New York in August averages highs of 83°F, lows of 68°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means a sun hat earns its space in the bag. Midday temps around 83°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.