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What to do when it's too hot to sleep? (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 year ago by Lumo@beehaw.org to c/chat@beehaw.org

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Hey everyone!

I'll cut straight to the chase: I've been living in the Netherlands these last couple years, and due to it being close to the sea and other factors it is usually quite windy and comfortably cool.

Cue one of the hottest summers we've had in a while and now my cold-seasoned self cannot get used to it being 27°C at night, and as such I find myself writing this at 3AM on a Sunday night.

I live in a shitty small apartment with no AC and my window barely opens, so I'm wondering if anyone has some tips for dealing with this (or if you don't then you're welcome to join me in complaining about the weather (I am very bored)).

Thanks and have a nice day !

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[–] ArtVandelay@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Summers here in my country have been getting really bad over the years. I also have no AC. This year I lucked out in that I moved to an old building that seems to have better insulation.

That said, what I do during the summer is sleep in my underwear, no covers, feet raised. (Edit: sleep on your sides, if you can.) Do not have polyester covers because they are simply TERRIBLE for the heat. Try to use cotton covers.

Moreover, get a towel and soak it in cold water. Use it on your limbs, neck, and torso (in that order). Maybe keep a little water container next to bed to re-soak. Keep hydrated too.