Pack or skip
Scarf for New York in January
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 26°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.
Why
New York in January averages highs of 38°F, lows of 26°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means a scarf earns its space in the bag. Lows around 26°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.