Pack or skip
Rain jacket for Washington DC in October
Verdict
Pack it
Around 8 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.
Why
Washington DC in October averages highs of 70°F, lows of 52°F, 8 rainy days.
That climate means a rain jacket earns its space in the bag. Around 8 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.