Pack or skip
Winter coat for Minneapolis in January
Verdict
Pack it
Average lows dip to 7°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.
Why
Minneapolis in January averages highs of 24°F, lows of 7°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 7°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.