It’s the height of summer: long, warm days, balmy evenings… and sometimes sleepless nights spent tossing and turning, drenched in sweat. Night sweats are more common than you might think. You might wake up feeling clammy, with damp sheets and a soggy pillow. Not only is it uncomfortable, but it can really disrupt your sleep..
The good news? With just a few clever tweaks you can make your bedroom cooler and enjoy a fresh, undisturbed night’s rest. Curious what causes night sweats and what you can do about them? Here’s everything you need to know, plus five practical tips to help you sleep better tonight.
What exactly are night sweats?
Night sweats mean you sweat excessively while you sleep, often without an obvious reason. There can be all sorts of causes: a warm bedroom, hormonal changes, stress, or certain medications. And of course, the season plays a big role too: in summer, your body often struggles to get rid of excess heat.
Why do you suffer more from night sweats in summer?
Your body naturally regulates its temperature, even while you sleep. But if your bedroom is too hot or you’re wrapped up in thick bedding, that heat has nowhere to go. And in summer, when even the evenings can feel stifling, the problem only gets worse.
The good news? Sleepless, sweaty nights are far from inevitable. Here’s how to keep both your cool, and your sheets, fresh and dry.
1. Keep your bedroom cool
A fresh bedroom is key! Keep curtains closed during the day so the sun doesn’t heat up your room, and open the windows when it’s cooler outside. Usually early in the morning or late at night. This keeps the heat out while still letting in a pleasant flow of fresh air. Ideally, aim for a bedroom temperature of around 16 to 18 degrees.
2. Choose breathable materials
What you sleep in and what you sleep under really do make a world of difference. Opt for cotton or linen sheets and wear lightweight nightwear made from natural fabrics. These breathe better and absorb moisture, helping you stay cooler. No nightwear at all? That works too… 😉
3. Avoid heat boosters before bed
A spicy curry, a glass of wine, squeezing in one last bit of work… it might feel cosy or productive, but it actually makes your body warmer. Try to keep things light and relaxing in the run-up to bedtime.
4. Use a quiet fan with a night mode
The easiest way to keep your bedroom cool? Set up a quiet fan to gently circulate the air. This helps you lose excess heat without any annoying draughts or noise.
A model like Whisper Flex 2 Smart is ideal: whisper-quiet at just 13 decibels, so you’ll barely hear it, and thanks to the night mode with dimmed display you can sleep undisturbed without any distracting light. With no fewer than 30 speeds and a natural breeze mode, you can tailor the airflow exactly to your liking. Control it from your phone, with your voice, or via the remote – even from the comfort of your bed. Sleep well!
5. Keep summer out of the bedroom
Everything you carry in from outside, from pollen to the sun’s warmth, makes your bedroom hotter. Leave shoes and jackets outside the bedroom, give your pet a quick brush, and wash bedding and pillowcases regularly. It all helps to keep things fresher and cleaner.
Sleep cool, sleep easy
Night sweats are a nuisance. They leave you restless, tired, and often a little irritable. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a few smart choices, you can turn your bedroom back into the cool, calm haven it’s meant to be. Ventilate wisely, choose lighter materials, avoid triggers, and let a whisper-quiet fan like Whisper Flex 2 do the work for you. Warm nights may be part of summer, but waking up in a sweat doesn’t have to be!