I don't try to keep rain off of my legs for a commute. Most riding gear dries in 8-9 hours anyway, even if totally soaked.


So, it really depends on temperature. For ~50 degrees, you're at "the line" I might draw between shorts(bare legs) and maybe shorts with leg warmers. Or maybe full length tights. At 55 degrees and rain, it's definitely shorts only. At 50 degrees...I dunno. It might depend on winds, too. If the afternoon ride is much warmer, then it's shorts and leg warmers, so they can be carried home in a bag.


If both ends are cool and in the rain, I'd probably go tights. Does this help?