Exact date to change to your winter duvet according to expert

As temperatures dip in the UK, it may suddenly feel a lot cooler at night. But, according to one expert, we should be holding off on switching over to a thicker duvet on our beds.

Chloe Barrow, an interior expert at Laura James, revealed that there is actually an ideal date to do so. Sticking to this can ensure you will get a "comfortable" night's sleep.

Her advice is based on temperature predictions. She explained: "There has been an average temperature drop of 3.1 degrees Celsius from September to October over the last five years.

"However, we can see that 2024 was the first year since 2020 that October's average temperature sits at below 12 degrees Celsuis.

"However, even if we were to experience this average again in 2025, this isn't quite cold enough to switch to a winter duvet full time just yet.

"We should always consider changing to a thicker duvet when we're experiencing consistent temperatures of 10 degrees Celsius or lower, and it's only when we look at the October to November numbers that we see consistent drops to under 10 degrees Celsius consistently over the past nine years."

She therefore pinpointed the "exact date" to swap to a higher tog duvet as October 25.

This should prepare you for an expected cold snap.

Chloe continued: "According to the data and our predictions, this year I would recommend swapping your duvet tog from your summer to winter one on Saturday 25th October.

"This is going to ensure you're having a comfortable night's sleep just before the predicted late October/early November cold snap hits."

Choosing the right type of winter duvet

Chloe shared how to pick the right type of duvet for the autumn and winter months. Generally this means swapping to a higher tog.

"Tog" stands for Thermal Overall Grade and measures a duvet's thermal insulation or warmth. The higher the tog rating, the warmer the duvet.

She continued: "It's worth noting that this will differ from home to home. Important things to consider include the insulation of your house.

"For example, if you only have single glazed windows you may want to change your tog sooner than those that live in properties with double glazing, as you'll likely feel the cold more.

"Regarding your tog of choice, if your home is well insulated a tog between nine and 10.5 will do the trick for the initial cooler months. Otherwise, I would opt for a 13.5 tog for extra warmth and comfort overnight.

"If you don't have central heating in your home, choose a 15 tog as this is the highest tog level that is widely available. Although I have given suggestions here, it's important to choose what works best for you and allows you to have a good night's sleep."