Pack or skip
Sun hat for Phoenix in August
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 103°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
Phoenix in August averages highs of 103°F, lows of 81°F, 5 rainy days.
That climate means a sun hat earns its space in the bag. Midday temps around 103°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.