Pack or skip
Scarf for Chicago in November
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 35°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.
Why
Chicago in November averages highs of 48°F, lows of 35°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means a scarf earns its space in the bag. Lows around 35°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.