Pack or skip
Sunscreen for New York in August
Verdict
Pack it
Sun still finds you at 83°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.
Why
New York in August averages highs of 83°F, lows of 68°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means sunscreen earns its space in the bag. Sun still finds you at 83°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.