Pack or skip
Sun hat for Washington DC in July
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 90°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
Washington DC in July averages highs of 90°F, lows of 72°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means a sun hat earns its space in the bag. Midday temps around 90°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.