Pack or skip
Sun hat for Philadelphia in August
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 85°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
Philadelphia in August averages highs of 85°F, lows of 66°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.