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Outfit guide · 2°C · 36°F
What to wear in 2°C (36°F) weather
Insulation first: a padded or heavy coat over a warm base layer.
- Very cold
- Layers: 3 to 4 layers
- 0–4°C
The formula
- Outer layer
- Down coat, padded parka or a heavy double-faced wool coat
- Top
- Thermal base layer under a thick knit
- Bottom
- Lined or heavy wool trousers
- Shoes
- Insulated leather boots
- Extras
- Scarf, gloves and a knit hat
At exactly 2°C
Squarely in the middle of this range: the formula above works as written.
If the morning sits around -3°C, start with the outer layer from the freezing guide; by an afternoon near 5°C you will want it off.
If it rains at 2°C: swap the outer layer for a water-resistant one and choose leather or rubber-soled shoes.
Below 5°C the scarf and gloves matter as much as the coat.
Is 2°C cold?
Yes, it is very cold: insulate.
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Start freeOutfits by temperature
| Temperature | Feels | Outer layer |
|---|---|---|
| 28°C and above | Hot | None. Carry a thin overshirt only for air-conditioned rooms |
| 23–27°C | Warm | Unlined cotton overshirt or a light linen jacket, for the evening |
| 20–22°C | Mild | Optional: a cotton cardigan or an unstructured blazer |
| 17–19°C | Fresh | Light jacket, overshirt or a cotton trench worn open |
| 12–16°C | Cool | Trench coat, wool-blend jacket or a light suede jacket |
| 9–11°C | Chilly | Light wool coat or a lined trench |
| 5–8°C | Cold | Wool or cashmere-blend overcoat |
| 0–4°C | Very cold | Down coat, padded parka or a heavy double-faced wool coat |
| Below 0°C | Freezing | Long down coat with a hood |