A bedroom at sixteen degrees

Short answer: Sixteen degrees is at the cool end of the recommended range. The answer is a warmer duvet and a thin layer of nightwear, not a thick one.

What the body does at night

Body temperature falls by a degree over the course of the night. A cool room actually helps sleep, but only if the duvet holds the warmth around you.

The nightwear that works

A thin long sleeved layer in bamboo viscose against the skin. It holds the warmth under the duvet and absorbs sweat if you get too warm during the night. See bamboo nightwear for women.

The duvet rather than the clothes

A thicker duvet is better than thicker nightwear, because it can be pushed off when you get warm. See bamboo bedding and bamboo nightwear for men.

Frequently asked questions

Is sixteen degrees too cold

No, it is within the recommended range. Seventeen to nineteen is the most common.

Should you wear socks in bed

Many people sleep better with them. Cold feet delay falling asleep.

Why do you wake up sweaty in a cool room

Because the duvet is too warm. Change the duvet before turning up the heating.