Pack or skip
Rain jacket for Washington DC in May
Verdict
Pack it
Around 11 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.
Why
Washington DC in May averages highs of 77°F, lows of 58°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means a rain jacket earns its space in the bag. Around 11 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.