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Rain jacket for New Orleans in October

Verdict

Pack it

Around 7 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.

Why

New Orleans in October averages highs of 80°F, lows of 63°F, 7 rainy days.

That climate means a rain jacket earns its space in the bag. Around 7 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.

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