Pack or skip
Winter coat for Minneapolis in December
Verdict
Pack it
Average lows dip to 11°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.
Why
Minneapolis in December averages highs of 27°F, lows of 11°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 11°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.