Pack or skip
Rain jacket for Washington DC in April
Verdict
Pack it
Around 10 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.
Why
Washington DC in April averages highs of 68°F, lows of 49°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means a rain jacket earns its space in the bag. Around 10 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.