16 Summer Raincoats That Won't Burn You Up

The weather is confusing: you never know what it wants, when it's going to throw a tantrum, and for how long its mood will last. Especially in the summertime, when one second, its unbearably hot, and the next, the skies start pouring. I'm here to tell you about summer raincoats, which are light enough to keep you cool, and waterproof enough to keep you dry, too. As a dweller of New York City, this is something I very much need.

This exact scenario has happened to me more than a handful of times: It's an unbearably hot day in the upper 90s. It's humid, everything in the city smells like a wet trash can, and every second spent not in the AC is cruel. With this intolerable heat, I can't even think of wearing something other than shorts, a tank top, and flip flops. And then the sky decides to rumble and completely drench you.

Being caught in the rain on a hot summer day is possibly one of the most unpleasant scenarios. Either you're completely drenched, or you're completely drenched (except this time, with sweat, since you're wearing a very heavy raincoat over your shorts and tee). Heat plus more hot water? Not cute. And this summer, I'm taking a stand against this. I'm talking weather-proof summer sandals and a summer raincoat that'll keep me feeling breezy.

If you're with me on this one, check out some of these protective beauties.

The Short Trench

H&M Short Trench Jacket, $49.99, hm.com

Keep those legs breezy.

2. The Fun Color

Stockholm Light Orange, $295, stutterheim.com

Stutterheim coats are amazingly lightweight and protective, and easily layered, making it the perfect raincoat for any season.

3. Army Green

Oversized Convertible Sleeve Raincoat, $79.90, express.com

The sleeves of this beauty roll up easily with a clasp, making it perfect for those hot days.

4. The Windbreaker

Columbia Flashback Windbreaker Jacket, $58, urbanoutfitters.com

Also obsessed with this color.

5. The Scuba

New Look Scuba Bomber Jacket, $49, us.asos.com

Love me a good summer white.

6. The Floral

Sam Edelman Hooded Rain Anorak, $72.99, 6pm.com

Another plus? Big pockets to hold everything you could need.

7. The Classic Nike

Nike Impossibly Light Hooded Jacket, $110, shop.nordstrom.com

The name says it all.

8. The Printed Windbreaker

Printed Windbreaker Jacket, $34.95, sierratradingpost.com

In black and white, this jacket is super easy to pair with everything in your wardrobe.

9. Ivy Park To The Rescue

Ivy Park Technical Bomber Jacket With Reflective Logo, $90, shop.nordstrom.com

Get the bra and shorts to match!

10. The Military Style

Military Jacket 2, $128, athleta.gap.com

Love how the collar makes this jacket look so polished.

11. The Blush Pink

Silence + Noise Kirra Swing Trench Coat, $89, urbanoutfitters.com

Blush pink is the color of the summer.

12. The Packable

ASOS Curve Pac-a-Mac In Floral Print, $40.44, asos.com

You can pack this cutie up in a little pouch!

13. The Classic Trench

Drape Front Trench Coat, $74.50, torrid.com

Nothing beats a classic.

14. The Asymmetrical Zip

Summer Rain Jacket, $48.50, shoptiques.com

You know it's good when it's called the summer rain jacket.

15. Bright Yellow

Loved&Found Rain Jacket, $112, us.johnlewis.com

For when you want to brighten up a dreary day.

16. The Cutout

adidas Originals By Rita Ora Cutout Track Jacket, $75, urbanoutfitters.com

Those cutouts will definitely keep you cool. A little rain drop here and there can't hurt!

The next time I see a weather forecast for over 85 and rainy, I know which jacket I'll be picking up. And the weather isn't going to bring me down ever again. Except when winter comes. Cause we all know winter can bring serious sadness.