Pack or skip
Winter coat for Charlotte in December
Verdict
Pack it
Average lows dip to 34°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.
Why
Charlotte in December averages highs of 54°F, lows of 34°F, 8 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 34°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.