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Packable down jacket for Austin in January
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 39°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.
Why
Austin in January averages highs of 59°F, lows of 39°F, 8 rainy days.
That climate means a packable down jacket earns its space in the bag. Lows around 39°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.