Pack or skip
Beanie for New York in January
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 26°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.
Why
New York in January averages highs of 38°F, lows of 26°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means a beanie earns its space in the bag. Lows around 26°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.