The best waterproof cycling jackets 2024 - 23 options for road, gravel, and commuting

Best waterproof cycling jackets

A collage of 22 of the best waterproof cycling jackets

(Image credit: Will Jones)

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How to choose

This guide is the culmination of a couple of seasons of testing in the worst weather that Britain has to offer. It's constantly evolving, with new jackets added as and when they pass muster. It's very much a guide of three parts, split into jackets designed for road use, gravel excursions, and commuting, as each has different requirements in terms of cut and features. 

Will Jones
Will Jones

Sure there's a lot to be said for sunny riding on glorious smooth roads, but Will seems to derive a perverse enjoyment from heading out in properly miserable weather. He's headed up our waterproof testing for the last two years and has a keen eye for what'll work when the weather really sets in and what'll let you down. Plus, he doesn't have a turbo trainer, so he has to ride outside.

Claire Sharpe
Claire Sharpe

As a level 3 qualified MTB guide, Claire is no stranger to getting filthy on a big day out, and is perfectly placed to judge how women's jackets shape up. Like Will she'd rather spend an evening in the cold, dark, and wet than sit on a turbo, and when she's not riding she's busy plotting events for her club, All Terre Adventures.

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Will Jones
Senior Tech Writer

Will joined the Cyclingnews team as a reviews writer in 2022, having previously written for Cyclist, BikeRadar and Advntr. He’s tried his hand at most cycling disciplines, from the standard mix of road, gravel, and mountain bike, to the more unusual like bike polo and tracklocross. He’s made his own bike frames, covered tech news from the biggest races on the planet, and published countless premium galleries thanks to his excellent photographic eye. Also, given he doesn’t ever ride indoors he’s become a real expert on foul-weather riding gear. His collection of bikes is a real smorgasbord, with everything from vintage-style steel tourers through to superlight flat bar hill climb machines.