Pack or skip
Sunscreen for New Orleans in October
Verdict
Pack it
Sun still finds you at 80°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.
Why
New Orleans in October averages highs of 80°F, lows of 63°F, 7 rainy days.
That climate means sunscreen earns its space in the bag. Sun still finds you at 80°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.