Pack or skip
Scarf for New York in February
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 28°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.
Why
New York in February averages highs of 41°F, lows of 28°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means a scarf earns its space in the bag. Lows around 28°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.