Pack or skip

Rain jacket for Kyoto in January

Verdict

Pack it

Around 6 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.

Why

Kyoto in January averages highs of 48°F, lows of 33°F, 6 rainy days.

That climate means a rain jacket earns its space in the bag. Around 6 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.

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