These are the best summer duvets to get you through heatwaves and hot flushes

Getting a good night’s sleep when the temperature rises can be tricky. Sleeping with a sheet alone can leave you feeling exposed, but snuggling under your usual duvet can feel warm and stifling - leaving you flicking off the covers or, more likely, lying like a starfish on the top.

If hot flushes, warm weather or even mini heatwaves keep you awake at night, it may be time to invest in a summer duvet. Thanks to their lightweight designs, lower tog ratings and temperature-regulating fabrics, the best summer duvets keep you cool and comfortable all night long. 

While a portable air conditioner or quiet fan will help cool your entire bedroom, a summer duvet is a versatile and layerable way to get your temperature just right. In fact, The Sleep Charity recommend a lower tog duvet during hot weather, as well as opening windows and keeping curtains closed during the day.

Best summer duvets, at a glance

• Best summer duvet overall: M&S Supremely Washable 4.5 Tog Duvet, from £25

• Best budget summer duvet: Dusk Lightweight Summer 2.5 tog Duvet, from £18

• Best temperature-regulating summer duvet: The Fine Bedding Co Breathe 4.5 tog Duvet, from £55

• Best wool summer duvet: SUFUEE King Size Duvet, 4.5 Tog Luxurious Wool Duvet, from £38

• Best all-season duvet: Soak & Sleep All Seasons New Zealand Wool Duvet, from £161

• Best premium summer duvet: The White Company Hypoallergenic Soft & Light Breathable Duvet, from £60

• Best coverless summer duvet: Night Lark Coverless 4.5 tog Duvet, from £45

To bring you our pick of the summer duvets you can buy today, we first tapped into the Mumsnet forums, seeking tried and tested recommendations on summer duvets that Mumsnetters have used in their own homes and would happily recommend to others. After scrutinising wider consumer reviews and the views of industry experts, we’re confident that each duvet we feature won’t disappoint when the temperatures rise.

Whether you opt for low-tog microfibre, wool or choose a two-in-one design suitable for use all year round, here’s our pick of the best summer duvets that Mumsnet users rate.

What's the best tog for a summer duvet?

The ideal tog rating for summer will come down to personal choice. On hot days, a tog rating of 1 or 2.5 can provide a lightweight and breathable covering. For most people, however, who like the familiarity and cosiness of a regular duvet, 4.5 tog may be more suitable, keeping you comfortable even if the temperature drops unexpectedly during the night.

What material is best for a summer duvet?

For summer duvets, you should look for lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking fabrics. Cotton covers, bamboo or down are ideal, while down alternatives are popular with those with allergies. Don’t let man-made fabrics or semi-synthetic fibres put you off however, many modern summer duvets have cotton, modal or polyester blends that often offer the best of both worlds. 

What’s the best summer duvet to buy?

With lightweight, breathable designs that can be conveniently washed at home, the M&S Supremely Washable range has proved a big hit amongst Mumsnet users and consumers. Affordable yet cosy and comfortable, they make a practical choice to help the whole family sleep well this summer. 

How we chose the best summer duvet

Recommendations from real Mumsnet users 

There is a lot of debate within the Mumsnet forums on how to keep cool during summer -from the best air conditioning and fans to the best bedding, with many users sharing their hints and tips on the best tools for the job. 

First, we sought out the trusted opinions of Mumsnet users, gathering their feedback on the summer duvets that they rate, recommend and have used in their own homes.

We also looked out for any negative reviews, where Mumsetters highlighted products that they felt were poor quality, overpriced or struggled to keep them cool on warm nights.

Expert opinions

Next up, we considered reviews and feedback from trusted industry experts. We want to be confident that the products we recommend are fit for purpose, so we looked out for award-winning products or those that were well regarded in the marketplace, including those recommended by experts.

Authentic consumer reviews

Finally, to bring you our definitive list of the best summer duvets on the market, we thoroughly investigated genuine, in-depth customer reviews on retailer sites such as Amazon, M&S and John Lewis to get wider consumer experiences regarding the products on our shortlist. 

About the author

Lucy Cotterill is a mum of two and a Content Writer at Mumsnet, specialising in baby/child and lifestyle product reviews and round-ups. Having written reviews on her own blog Real Mum Reviews since 2012, Lucy loves to research and explore the pros and cons of products, scrutinising expert guidance and authentic consumer feedback to help people make confident purchase decisions.  

In the midst of perimenopause, Lucy is forever feeling the heat at bedtime. Cooling down by turning on her pedestal fan and flipping to the cool side of the pillow, Lucy is a big fan of her own Night Lark Coverless duvet.

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