Pack or skip
Winter coat for New York in January
Verdict
Pack it
Average lows dip to 26°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.
Why
New York in January averages highs of 38°F, lows of 26°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 26°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.