Pack or skip
Beanie for Raleigh in January
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 30°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.
Why
Raleigh in January averages highs of 51°F, lows of 30°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means a beanie earns its space in the bag. Lows around 30°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.