Pack or skip
Rain jacket for Washington DC in January
Verdict
Pack it
Around 9 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.
Why
Washington DC in January averages highs of 43°F, lows of 28°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.