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Outfit guide · -5°C · 23°F
What to wear in -5°C (23°F) weather
Dress like you mean it: long down, thermal layers, every accessory.
- Freezing
- Layers: 4 layers
- Below 0°C
The formula
- Outer layer
- Long down coat with a hood
- Top
- Thermal base layer, with a fleece or heavy knit mid-layer
- Bottom
- Fleece-lined trousers, or thermal leggings under wool
- Shoes
- Waterproof insulated boots with grip
- Extras
- Hat, scarf and insulated gloves
At exactly -5°C
Squarely in the middle of this range: the formula above works as written.
If the morning sits around -10°C, start with the outer layer from the freezing guide; by an afternoon near -2°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.
Wind chill can sit five to ten degrees below the reading. Cover your ears and hands.
Is -5°C cold?
Yes. It is below freezing.
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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 |