Will I be hot?
Will I be hot in Minneapolis in December?
Verdict
No — No, comfortable.
Highs cap at 27°F — no heat-management gear needed.
Day vs. night
Day
27°F
Freezing
Even the sunny hours stay near or below freezing.
Night
11°F
Freezing
Deep freeze after sunset — every exposed step counts.
Why
Minneapolis in December averages highs of 27°F, lows of 11°F, 9 rainy days.
Temperature is comfortable across the day; pack for style and weather resistance, not heat management.
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