Pack or skip
Rain jacket for Washington DC in April
Verdict
Pack it
Around 6 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.
Why
Washington DC in April averages highs of 67°F, lows of 47°F, 6 rainy days.
That climate means a rain jacket earns its space in the bag. Around 6 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.