February Packing List for Michigan City — What to Wear & Bring

Essentials

If you only pack a few things, pack these.

• Heavy Down JacketEssential

  The biting winds at Washington Park Beach can make the 36°F high feel much colder, making a heavy down jacket essential.

• Thermal Base LayersEssential

  With average lows of 23°F, thermal layers are essential for maintaining body heat during Michigan City's cold nights.

• Wool SweatersEssential

  Layering with wool sweaters is essential when temperatures fluctuate around the mid-30s in Michigan City.

• Insulated BootsEssential

  Essential for navigating potentially snowy or slushy paths near the Michigan City Lighthouse when temperatures drop to 23°F.

• Wool SocksEssential

  Essential to keep feet warm against the cold ground in Michigan City when temperatures are near the 23°F low.

• Windproof BeanieEssential

  A windproof beanie is essential to protect against lake breezes that make the 36°F high feel much colder at Washington Park Beach.

• Insulated GlovesEssential

  Essential for keeping hands warm during outdoor excursions when temperatures dip to 23°F in Michigan City.

• Thermal FlaskEssential

  Essential for keeping drinks warm while exploring the windy Michigan City Lighthouse when temperatures drop to 23°F.

Clothing

• Heavy Down JacketEssential

  The biting winds at Washington Park Beach can make the 36°F high feel much colder, making a heavy down jacket essential.

• Thermal Base LayersEssential

  With average lows of 23°F, thermal layers are essential for maintaining body heat during Michigan City's cold nights.

• Waterproof ShellRecommended

  Since there are roughly 8 days of precipitation in February, a waterproof shell is recommended to stay dry while exploring Michigan City.

• Wool SweatersEssential

  Layering with wool sweaters is essential when temperatures fluctuate around the mid-30s in Michigan City.

Footwear

• Insulated BootsEssential

  Essential for navigating potentially snowy or slushy paths near the Michigan City Lighthouse when temperatures drop to 23°F.

• Warm Walking ShoesRecommended

  Recommended for urban strolls in downtown Michigan City during the daytime highs of 36°F.

• Wool SocksEssential

  Essential to keep feet warm against the cold ground in Michigan City when temperatures are near the 23°F low.

• Waterproof Boot CoversOptional

  Optional for extra protection against the slushy terrain near Washington Park Beach during the 8 days of precipitation.

Accessories

• Windproof BeanieEssential

  A windproof beanie is essential to protect against lake breezes that make the 36°F high feel much colder at Washington Park Beach.

• Insulated GlovesEssential

  Essential for keeping hands warm during outdoor excursions when temperatures dip to 23°F in Michigan City.

• Warm ScarfRecommended

  Recommended to shield your neck from the biting winds coming off Lake Michigan during the 8 days of potential precipitation.

• Thermal HeadbandOptional

  Optional for extra warmth when exploring Michigan City's windy waterfront during the 23°F lows.

Gear

• Compact UmbrellaRecommended

  Recommended for those 8 days of precipitation that can arrive quickly near the Michigan City Lighthouse.

• Hand WarmersOptional

  Optional but helpful if you are standing in the wind near Washington Park Beach when it is only 36°F.

• Thermal FlaskEssential

  Essential for keeping drinks warm while exploring the windy Michigan City Lighthouse when temperatures drop to 23°F.

• Portable Power BankOptional

  Optional for keeping devices charged while navigating Michigan City's cold, 23°F evenings.