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What to pack for Washington in April
Typical April, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 52°F, lows 34°F, rain 12 of 30 days
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Sunset lands around 7:50pm. Wind averages 6 mph. No border paperwork on this one.
Packing for
Essentials
18 items · 0 packed
Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
12 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
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Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 34°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
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Merino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
Fleece or midlayer
The layer you'll wear more than any other.
Warm hat (beanie)
Gloves
Insulated winter boots
Sunscreen SPF 50
Before you go
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Recommended
11 items
Merino base layer bottoms
Neck gaiter / buff
Thermal socks
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Reusable water bottle
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)