Pack or skip
Sun hat for Portland in August
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 80°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
Portland in August averages highs of 80°F, lows of 59°F, 4 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.