Pack or skip
Sun hat for Raleigh in August
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 88°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
Raleigh in August averages highs of 88°F, lows of 69°F, 9 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.