Pack or skip
Rain jacket for New Orleans in May
Verdict
Pack it
Around 9 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.
Why
New Orleans in May averages highs of 85°F, lows of 68°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means a rain jacket earns its space in the bag. Around 9 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.