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Will I be hot?

Will I be hot in Milwaukee in January?

Verdict

NoNo, comfortable.

Highs cap at 28°F — no heat-management gear needed.

Day vs. night

Day

28°F

Freezing

Even the sunny hours stay near or below freezing.

Night

14°F

Freezing

Deep freeze after sunset — every exposed step counts.

Why

Milwaukee in January averages highs of 28°F, lows of 14°F, 11 rainy days.

Temperature is comfortable across the day; pack for style and weather resistance, not heat management.

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Packing pointers

Curious about the nighttime instead? Check will-i-be-cold