Pack or skip
Rain jacket for New York in January
Verdict
Pack it
Around 11 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.
Why
New York in January averages highs of 38°F, lows of 26°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.