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Rain jacket for Philadelphia in May

Verdict

Pack it

Around 11 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.

Why

Philadelphia in May averages highs of 74°F, lows of 54°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.

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