Pack or skip
Sun hat for Washington DC in August
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 88°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
Washington DC in August averages highs of 88°F, lows of 71°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.