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Packable down jacket for Zurich in December
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 30°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.
Why
Zurich in December averages highs of 40°F, lows of 30°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means a packable down jacket earns its space in the bag. Lows around 30°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.