Pack or skip
Rain jacket for New York in July
Verdict
Pack it
Around 11 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.
Why
New York in July averages highs of 85°F, lows of 70°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.