Pack or skip
Winter coat for Milwaukee in January
Verdict
Pack it
Average lows dip to 14°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.
Why
Milwaukee in January averages highs of 28°F, lows of 14°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 14°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.