Pack or skip
Winter coat for Washington DC in May
Verdict
Skip it
Lows stay near 55°F — a coat is overkill.
Why
Washington DC in May averages highs of 74°F, lows of 55°F, 7 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat isn't pulling its weight. Lows stay near 55°F — a coat is overkill.
What to bring instead
Consider packable down jacket instead →
See the pack-or-skip verdict for packable down jacket in Washington DC in May.