Pack or skip
Rain jacket for New York in September
Verdict
Pack it
Around 9 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.
Why
New York in September averages highs of 76°F, lows of 61°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means a rain jacket earns its space in the bag. Around 9 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.