Eight low-cost strategies for sleeping well during hot weather
By
Francesco Luke Siena
Summary
This article provides practical, low-cost strategies for sleeping well during hot weather. It explains the science behind why heat disrupts sleep—focusing on thermoregulation and the body's need to cool down to fall asleep. With UK summers getting hotter (the chance of exceeding 40°C is now 20 times higher than in the past), the article offers eight actionable cooling tips such as using breathable bedding, taking warm baths before bed (to trigger cooling), keeping curtains closed during the day, using fans strategically, staying hydrated, and avoiding heavy meals and electronics before sleep. The advice is grounded in sleep science and aimed at helping readers cope with rising nighttime temperatures without expensive equipment.
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The Met Office has reported that the chance of exceeding 40°C in the UK is now more than 20 times higher than it was in the past.
Hot nights can make it harder to fall asleep, increase waking during the night and leave people feeling less rested the next day.
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