Pack or skip
Scarf for Milwaukee in December
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 19°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.
Why
Milwaukee in December averages highs of 32°F, lows of 19°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means a scarf earns its space in the bag. Lows around 19°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.