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Rain jacket for Seattle in May

Verdict

Pack it

Around 9 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.

Why

Seattle in May averages highs of 66°F, lows of 48°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.

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