Pack or skip
Sunglasses for New York in August
Verdict
Pack it
Highs around 83°F — plenty of daylight glare.
Why
New York in August averages highs of 83°F, lows of 68°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means sunglasses earns its space in the bag. Highs around 83°F — plenty of daylight glare.