Getting a good night's sleep is important for our physical and mental health, allowing you to deal with day-to-day stress more easily and strengthening your immune system.
However, hot summer nights can disrupt our sleep patterns and keep us tossing and turning. The best light duvets for summer will ensure you don't wake up in a sweat and that your sleep is optimised for a happier, healthier you.
For a cool and comfortable night's sleep, it's a good idea to keep the tog (a measurement of warmth) low at no higher than 4.5; if you get too cold, you can always have a blanket ready to throw over. The tog measurement refers to the duvet's ability to trap air; the higher the tog, the more air it will trap, keeping you warmer, so a low tog option is ideal for summer.
We've rounded up the best light summer duvets below so you can beat the heat and get a heavenly night's sleep. We've included the price for each one at a double, although different sizes are available. Meet your summer slumber saviours...
Best light duvets for summer
1. Slumberdown Summer Cool Anti Allergy Duvet
Get a blissful snooze with this affordable duvet that's also anti-allergy.
It will help to reduce the build-up of dust mites and bacteria, so you get the best sleep possible. And, to make things even easier, it's also machine and tumble drier-friendly for easy maintenance. Time for bed yet?
Price: £16.17, Amazon - buy here now
2. Silentnight Cooler Summer 4.5 Tog Duvet
Waking up hot in the night? Get an unbroken sleep with this light summer duvet, ideal for keeping you cool in the warmer months.
The hypoallergenic filling is great for anyone that's sensitive to allergens, and the hollowfibre allows air to circulate for less sticky nights. It's also fully machine washable for perfect practicality. Time to stash away your regular duvet and swap it for this seasonal model. Aaaand sleep.
Price: £19.61, Amazon - buy here now
3. Night Comfort Summer Cool Duvet
Perfect for anyone that really feels the heat, this 3 tog duvet is cool, breathable and lightweight.
It has a hollowfibre filling for that stay-plump prowess, and also comes in a 1.5 tog for anyone that wants to go ultra-light.
Price: £21.99, Amazon - buy here now
4. Luxurious 100% Soft Silky Microfibre Duvet Quilt by CosyWinks
Looking for the comfort of a down duvet but want to be cruelty-free? This is a great option.
It's hypoallergenic, which means it's great for asthma sufferers, eczema sufferers, and dust mite allergy sufferers. It's also machine washable, and 60-degree wash should kill off those pesky mites. It's luxury without the price tag.
Price: £13.49, Amazon - buy here now
5. John Lewis & Partners Synthetic Soft Touch Washable Duvet, 4.5 Tog
High quality? Tick. Suitable for regular washing? Tick. Light as air? Tick, tick, tick.
We love this super-soft light summer duvet that's snuggly and warm without being weighty.
The filling creates an airy and open structure that traps heat, so it gives excellent insulation while being much lighter. It also comes with no-fray technology to keep it in tip top shape, even after lots of washing.
Price: £30, John Lewis - buy here now
6. Devon Duvets Botanic Duvet Double Ultralight (2-4 Tog)
If you're looking to invest in a premium light summer duvet, this has to be it.
Filled with Tencell Lyocell fibres, a natural and fully traceable ethical fibre derived from certified and controlled sustainable wood sources, this is a 100% plant-based eco-friendly duvet certified by the Vegan Society.
Perfect for the summer months, this lightweight duvet is comfortable, sustainable and biodegradable. Handcrafted in Devon, it's a lovely product that comes with a five-year guarantee.
Price: £150, Devon Duvets - buy here now
7. M&S Feels Like Down 4.5 Tog Duvet
Ensure you have a stellar sleep with this cosy but cool light summer duvet.
Crafted in Britain with specially-blended silky fibres, it offers warmth without the weight and is finished in a sustainable cotton cover for a soft finish. A lovely and luxurious way to enjoy a comfortable night's sleep.
Price: £55, Marks & Spencer - buy here now
8. Argos Home Supersoft Washable 4.5 Tog Duvet
Say goodbye to uncomfortable sweaty summer nights with this excellent affordable light summer duvet from Argos.
The hollowfibre filling will keep you cool and comfortable and you can easily pop it in the washing machine for a freshen up as often as you like. Made in the UK, it perfectly combines practicality with good quality.
