Pack or skip
Sun hat for Washington DC in July
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 88°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
Washington DC in July averages highs of 88°F, lows of 70°F, 7 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.