What to Wear at Any Temperature

What to wear at any temperature in both °C and °F. Drag the slider.

Temperature zones

°C °F Zone
-10 to -1 14 to 30 Freezing
0 to 5 32 to 41 Cold
6 to 10 43 to 50 Chilly
11 to 15 52 to 59 Cool
16 to 20 61 to 68 Mild
21 to 25 70 to 77 Warm
26 to 30 79 to 86 Hot
31 to 35 88 to 95 Very hot
36+ 97+ Extreme

What to wear in -10 to -1°C (14–30°F)

"Full survival mode"

Wear:

  • Heavy insulated coat
  • Thermal underlayers
  • Scarf, warm hat, and insulated gloves
  • Wool socks and waterproof boots

What to wear in 0–5°C (32–41°F)

"Winter is here"

Wear:

  • Winter coat
  • Warm jumper or fleece underneath
  • Scarf, hat, and gloves
  • Closed, insulated shoes

What to wear in 6–10°C (43–50°F)

"Get your jacket"

Wear:

  • A proper jacket (not just a hoodie)
  • Long sleeves underneath
  • Jeans or trousers
  • Closed shoes

What to wear in 11–15°C (52–59°F)

"Hoodie weather"

Wear:

  • A hoodie, light jacket, or cardigan
  • T-shirt underneath
  • Jeans and trainers

What to wear in 16–20°C (61–68°F)

"Jacket?"

Wear:

  • T-shirt or long sleeve shirt
  • A light jacket you can carry
  • Jeans or light trousers

What to wear in 21–25°C (70–77°F)

"T-shirt weather confirmed"

Wear:

  • T-shirt
  • Shorts or light trousers
  • Trainers or sandals
  • Sunglasses

What to wear in 26–30°C (79–86°F)

"Sunscreen required"

Wear:

  • Light t-shirt or tank top
  • Shorts
  • Breathable shoes or sandals
  • Sunglasses and a hat

What to wear in 31–35°C (88–95°F)

"It's a hot one"

Wear:

  • The lightest, loosest clothing you own
  • Linen or extremely light cotton
  • Wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses

What to wear in 36°C+ (97°F+)

"Stay in if you can"

Wear:

  • Minimal, loose, light-coloured clothing
  • A head covering

Drink lots of water. Avoid direct sun between 11am and 3pm.