Pack or skip
Scarf for Washington DC in December
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 32°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.
Why
Washington DC in December averages highs of 47°F, lows of 32°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means a scarf earns its space in the bag. Lows around 32°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.