Pack or skip

Rain jacket for Seattle in December

Verdict

Pack it

Around 17 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.

Why

Seattle in December averages highs of 46°F, lows of 37°F, 17 rainy days.

That climate means a rain jacket earns its space in the bag. Around 17 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.

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