Pack or skip
Flip-flops for New York in January
Verdict
Skip it
Highs around 38°F — too cool for open shoes.
Why
New York in January averages highs of 38°F, lows of 26°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means flip-flops isn't pulling its weight. Highs around 38°F — too cool for open shoes.
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