Pack or skip
Sun hat for Phoenix in October
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 88°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
Phoenix in October averages highs of 88°F, lows of 62°F, 3 rainy days.
That climate means a sun hat earns its space in the bag. Midday temps around 88°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.