Clothes in August

Short answer: August is warm by day and noticeably cooler in the evening than July. It is the first month when you should take a layer with you again if you will be out after dinner.

The days are still warm

At midday August is just as warm as July. A thin top or T-shirt is still enough, and many people are on holiday and outside most of the day. Choose soft layers that do not cling in the heat and are easy to pair with a sweatshirt later. See the range for women.

Evenings cool faster

The sun sets earlier, and the temperature drops noticeably after eight. On paper the difference from July is small, but you feel it when you sit outside. A soft sweatshirt that is easy to pull on makes late summer evenings more comfortable. See bamboo sweatshirts for women.

Dew in the morning

Late in August the dew returns and mornings are damp. The grass is wet and cold again, and the air feels cool before the sun takes hold. A layer for the morning that you take off later is a good first step towards autumn. See bestsellers for women.

From summer to late summer

August is a month of transition. The first weeks feel like July, while the last ones point towards September. It is a good time to bring your sweatshirts out again and see what you will need for autumn. Put the ones you wear most at the top of the drawer.

A layer in your bag from mid month

From the middle of August it is a good habit to bring a layer when you will be out in the evening. That is when evenings start to feel cooler than you expect. A sweatshirt that rolls up takes little room and lets you stay out longer.

Top and sweatshirt together

A simple approach in August is a thin top or T-shirt by day and a sweatshirt over it in the evening. Pick two that match in colour and fit, so the sweatshirt does not pull over the top. Then you have one set for the whole day.

Back to everyday life

Late in August, work and routines start again for many people. Mornings are cooler, and the bike ride to work may need one more layer than in July. Wear a layer you can take off at work, so you do not sit and sweat once you are inside.

Washing and care at the end of summer

After a summer of heavy use, it is worth checking your clothes. Wash at 30 or 40 degrees with similar colours and use a mild detergent. Let bamboo clothing dry flat or on a hanger, so it keeps its shape for autumn.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between July and August

The evenings. The days are just as warm, but in August the temperature drops noticeably faster once the sun sets, and you feel it when sitting outside.

When should you start bringing a layer

From the middle of August. That is when evenings start to be cooler than you expect, and a sweatshirt in your bag lets you stay out longer.

What about the mornings

Late in August the dew comes back. Mornings turn damp and the grass is cold again, and that is when people start wearing socks indoors in the morning.