Pack or skip
Sun hat for Raleigh in May
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 80°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
Raleigh in May averages highs of 80°F, lows of 57°F, 9 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.