Pack or skip
Rain jacket for Washington DC in August
Verdict
Pack it
Around 9 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.
Why
Washington DC in August averages highs of 88°F, lows of 71°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.