Pack or skip
Scarf for Portland in January
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 37°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.
Why
Portland in January averages highs of 47°F, lows of 37°F, 16 rainy days.
That climate means a scarf earns its space in the bag. Lows around 37°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.