Pack or skip
Beanie for Raleigh in December
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 33°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.
Why
Raleigh in December averages highs of 54°F, lows of 33°F, 8 rainy days.
That climate means a beanie earns its space in the bag. Lows around 33°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.