What to Wear for Running in Various Temperatures
A good rule of thumb is to dress as though the temperature is 10-20 degrees warmer than it actually is, according to the running weather clothes chart. This number will depend on your body size, pace, and the length of your run. Remember that you’ll heat up quickly once you start running, and cool down just as fast when you’re done. So have a plan for getting out of your wet clothes ASAP!
Prepare for cold weather runs by layering up for comfort and performance! Start with a base layer of something that will wick sweat away from your skin, like polyester or wool. Add a layer of insulation, like a fleece jacket, and top it off with a waterproof and windproof outer layer.
In warm weather, check the running weather clothes chart for a sweat-wicking base layer, and you can probably get away with a lighter insulation layer. And don’t forget the sunscreen!
Discover your perfect running outfit for every weather condition!
60+ degrees
Tank top or singlet and shorts (what to wear to run in 60 degrees, feels like 70–80 degrees)
50–59 degrees
Short sleeve tech shirt and shorts (feels like 60–79 degrees)
40-49 degrees
Long sleeve tech shirt, shorts or tights, mittens or gloves (optional), headband to cover ears (optional) (feels like 50–69 degrees)
30-39 degrees
Long sleeve tech shirt, shorts or tights, gloves, and headband to cover ears (what to wear to run in 30 degrees, feels like 40–59 degrees)
20-29 degrees
Two shirts layered—a long sleeve tech shirt and a short sleeve tech shirt or, long sleeve shirt and jacket—tights, gloves, and headband or hat to cover ears (feels like 30–49 degrees)
10-19 degrees
Two shirts layered, tights, gloves or mittens, headband or hat, and windbreaker jacket/pants (feels like 20–39 degrees)
0-9 degrees
Two shirts layered, tights, windbreaker jacket/pants, mittens, headband or hat, ski mask to cover face (feels like 10–29 degrees)