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Sun hat for San Diego in August

Verdict

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Midday temps around 83°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.

Why

San Diego in August averages highs of 83°F, lows of 70°F, 0 rainy days.

That climate means a sun hat earns its space in the bag. Midday temps around 83°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.

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