Pack or skip
Winter coat for Charlotte in January
Verdict
Pack it
Average lows dip to 31°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.
Why
Charlotte in January averages highs of 52°F, lows of 31°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 31°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.