What to wear in 5°C (41°F) weather

A proper wool coat and a heavier knit.

The formula

Fabrics. Heavy wool, cashmere, boiled wool

Palette. Charcoal, camel, ivory and deep navy.

You are at the cold end of this range. If it is windy or you will be out after dark, borrow the outer layer from the very cold guide.

If the morning sits around 0°C, start with the outer layer from the very cold guide; by an afternoon near 8°C you will want it off.

If it rains at 5°C: swap the outer layer for a water-resistant one and choose leather or rubber-soled shoes.

Indoors stay warm: choose a coat you can take off rather than a thicker sweater.

Yes, it is cold: wear a wool coat.

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Every range, from the outer layer down to the shoes.

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