Pack or skip
Scarf for Chicago in March
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 31°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.
Why
Chicago in March averages highs of 48°F, lows of 31°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means a scarf earns its space in the bag. Lows around 31°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.