January Packing List for Louisville — What to Wear & Bring

Essentials

If you only pack a few things, pack these.

• Heavy Wool CoatEssential

  In Louisville, where lows hit 27°F, a heavy coat is essential for walking through the NuLu district.

• Thermal Base LayersEssential

  With temperatures dropping to 27°F in Louisville, these are vital for staying warm near the windy Ohio River waterfront.

• Waterproof Rain JacketEssential

  To stay dry during any of the 11 days of precipitation expected in Louisville this month.

• Insulated Waterproof BootsEssential

  Essential for navigating wet streets in NuLu when it rains during one of the 11 precip days in Louisville.

• Wool SocksEssential

  Keeps feet warm even if temperatures drop to freezing near the Ohio River waterfront in Louisville.

• Knit BeanieEssential

  Protects against wind chill when visiting the exposed Ohio River waterfront in 27°F weather in Louisville.

• Thermal GlovesEssential

  Necessary for keeping hands warm during chilly mornings with highs of only 42°F in Louisville.

• Sturdy UmbrellaEssential

  To handle the 11 days of precipitation common in a Louisville January.

Clothing

• Heavy Wool CoatEssential

  In Louisville, where lows hit 27°F, a heavy coat is essential for walking through the NuLu district.

• Thermal Base LayersEssential

  With temperatures dropping to 27°F in Louisville, these are vital for staying warm near the windy Ohio River waterfront.

• Mid-weight SweatersRecommended

  Layering is necessary since daytime highs in Louisville only reach a cool 42°F.

• Waterproof Rain JacketEssential

  To stay dry during any of the 11 days of precipitation expected in Louisville this month.

Footwear

• Insulated Waterproof BootsEssential

  Essential for navigating wet streets in NuLu when it rains during one of the 11 precip days in Louisville.

• Warm Leather BootsRecommended

  Provides protection against the 27°F lows while walking around Louisville landmarks.

• Wool SocksEssential

  Keeps feet warm even if temperatures drop to freezing near the Ohio River waterfront in Louisville.

Accessories

• Knit BeanieEssential

  Protects against wind chill when visiting the exposed Ohio River waterfront in 27°F weather in Louisville.

• Thermal GlovesEssential

  Necessary for keeping hands warm during chilly mornings with highs of only 42°F in Louisville.

• Thick ScarfRecommended

  Essential for blocking cold winds near the riverfront when temperatures hit 27°F in Louisville.

Gear

• Sturdy UmbrellaEssential

  To handle the 11 days of precipitation common in a Louisville January.

• Hand WarmersOptional

  Useful if you find yourself outdoors near the Ohio River waterfront during a 27°F cold snap in Louisville.

• Insulated Water BottleRecommended

  Keeps drinks warm while exploring NuLu on a day with 42°F highs in Louisville.