Pack or skip
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.