Tips for Better Sleep in Hot Weather

Hot weather can make it hard to sleep, which can affect your health.

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Make Your Bedroom Cooler

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Close shutters or curtains and open windows during the day to help cool your room before bedtime.

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Use Breathable Pajamas and Cooling Pillows

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Cooling mattress toppers or pillows can also help. These pillows have gel layers that absorb body heat to keep your head and neck cool all night.

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Take a Warm, Not Hot Shower

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Follow Good Sleep Habits

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Tips for Better Sleep in Hot Weather

Hot weather can make it hard to sleep, which can affect your health.

Wearing breathable pajamas and using cooling bedding can help you stay cool at night.

Make Your Bedroom Cooler

Get creative with where you sleep. Look for the coolest spot in your home with the best airflow.

Close shutters or curtains and open windows during the day to help cool your room before bedtime.

Use Breathable Pajamas and Cooling Pillows

Wearing pajamas and using bedding made from breathable fabrics like cotton and linen can help keep you cool, says Dr. Monica Kalra from Memorial Hermann in Sugar Land, Texas.

Cooling mattress toppers or pillows can also help. These pillows have gel layers that absorb body heat to keep your head and neck cool all night.

Take a Warm, Not Hot Shower

"A warm shower signals your body to start cooling down, which can help you sleep better as your body naturally gets cooler at night," experts say.

Follow Good Sleep Habits

Experts suggest sticking to good sleep habits like going to bed at the same time every night and turning off screens an hour before bed. These habits can improve your sleep, even when it's hot.