Best waterproof cycling jackets: 6 of the best for 2023

The best waterproof cycling jackets will keep you dry, comfortable and at just the right temperature without slowing you down. We've trawled through our abundance of waterproof cycling jacket reviews over on the website and picked out our top jackets for any budget whether you're bike racing, commuting or bikepacking.

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0:00 Introduction
0:28 Galibier Tourmalet 3
1:31 Chapeau City Jacket
2:32 Gore Race Shakedry
3:49 Rapha Classic Winter
4:31 Altura Nightvision Storm
5:23 Showers Pass Elite 2.1
6:32 Wrap

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[pigeonpoo]

The shakedry material is in a class of 1. Just vary the baselayer and it is a genuine sub 10c running and cycling phenomenon. No need to decide what to wear and what waterproof jacket to carry. buy one before they vanish

[milessmith]

When will a reviewer, any reviewer, point out that Rapha only put reflective or bright bands on the left arm - ie good for RHD countries, but if traffic drives on the left, tough - eg the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, you know, small markets 🙄for the price you'd expect them to sell clothing that's designed to protect riders in the country they are selling their goods not just limit the range of clothing they stock to limit costs 😀🥺

[kevindean]

The Altura lasted about 2 hours before I was soaked through while doing LEJOG last year, I opened a pocket to take my phone out a water fell out lol.

[Photo-Ninja]

What is the point for waterproof jacket without a hood?

[joshuanicholson]

Should you have noted that Gore Shakedry is being discontinued

[damonlouis]

for the shakedry race, do the stretch pannels wet out? is the one way zipper an issue?

[peterharding]

Surprised not to see Assos in there. I've had an Assos lightweight packable for years. Use it all year round and always waterproof.

[IndianaWalross]

Shakedry my be small to pack, lightweight etc. but far to sensitive. Even the smallest thorn or bump agains anything will cause damage.
I prefer the Castelli Gavia. The most breathable 3layer rain jacket with reasonable packing dimensions I ever owned. And you can also use running vests with 2l bladders etc. without bothering to damage it. Also a good color and reflect details. Would highly recommend over any shakedry (I own the gore c5 + the insulated variant).

[savagepro]

Rain Drops: "GORETEX, we miss you!"

[andrewhayes]

Shakedry material is no longer being made so good luck getting one now.

[savagepro]

Why does rain keep 'FALLING'. After millions of years, one would expect rain to control its balance!

[giffardsercombe]

no such thing as a waterproof cycling jacket. the myth of goretex - haha!

[roof]

Shame on you for not including women's jackets in this!!