Pack or skip
Sun hat for San Jose in August
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 88°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
San Jose in August averages highs of 88°F, lows of 62°F, 0 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.