Will I be hot?
Will I be hot in Milwaukee in January?
Verdict
No — No, 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.