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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.

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