Pack or skip
Beanie for New Orleans in January
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 45°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.
Why
New Orleans in January averages highs of 63°F, lows of 45°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means a beanie earns its space in the bag. Lows around 45°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.