Pack or skip
Sun hat for Tampa in October
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 85°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
Tampa in October averages highs of 85°F, lows of 67°F, 7 rainy days.
That climate means a sun hat earns its space in the bag. Midday temps around 85°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.