Pack or skip
Rain jacket for New York in December
Verdict
Pack it
Around 11 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.
Why
New York in December averages highs of 43°F, lows of 31°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means a rain jacket earns its space in the bag. Around 11 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.