It’s a simple fact — if you’re hot and sweaty at night, then you most likely won’t sleep that well. And while sleeping in a state of au naturale is always an option, having a breathable pair of cooling pajamas may help your overheated sleep situation.
Whether rising temperatures, menopause or other factors are to blame for waking up drenched in sweat, supplement your slumber with this lineup of lightweight pajamas and sleep clothes for men and women that reviewers claim kept them cool all night long.
You’ll find an affordable 100% silk sleep set, jersey cotton nightgowns, sleep T-shirts luxuriously made from temperature-regulating bamboo fibers and more.
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A viscose bamboo sleep set
Promising Amazon review: "I’m a very warm sleeper and I’m always looking for ways to stay cool at night. Especially since I live in a place that is so hot. I read a review of these on BuzzFeed and thought it seemed worth a try. I’m so glad I did because not only are these PJ’s super soft but there is a noticeable difference in temperature. The color isn’t my favorite but I’m not trying to win a fashion show. If you too are a warm sleeper I highly recommend giving these a shot." — Ally
A bamboo-derived fabric nightgown
Promising Amazon review: "As an older menopausal woman, I've tried everything to keep cool during my hot flashes. One day, a co-worker told me she switched to Bamboo fabric to stay cool, so I decided to do some research. I was sold on the idea and purchased this beautiful, inexpensive black nightgown. To my surprise, it is incredibly soft, there are no straps, it has full coverage, and most importantly it keeps me comfortably cool. The XL fits perfectly and is so comfy. This nightgown has managed to keep me cool throughout the night, and the material is dry in the morning. I love this gown and color! It is a game changer for me, I have less hot flashes!! I will definitely buy more!!!!!!" — Karen Dee
A tank and shorts set plus a matching jersey robe
Hot weather doesn't have to mean the end of robe season, which is why we love this robe and pajama set bundle from Lands' End. Available in seven patterns and eight sizes (including plus), everything in the set is made from cooling jersey. You can wear the tank, shorts and robe together or as a lightweight addition to another pajama look.
Promising review: "I can’t wait to slip on these pajamas every night. The fabric feels amazing so soft and comfortable. Keeps me cool at night!" — Kimberly
A pair of women's temperature-regulating sleep pants
Promising Amazon reviews: "My new favorite for Summer heat waves. These are easily something you could wear all day in heat, at a beach (not work wear but hey depends on what you do). Wish they came in more colors and pockets. Great all the way around." — LW
"These pants are perfect for a night sweater like me! They keep me cool and wick away any moisture quickly if I do sweat. I recommend these 110%!!!" — Leann Little
A pair of light cotton poplin pants for men
Another Amazon exclusive, these men's sleep pants are similar to a Nautica pair further down our list and have over 17,170 5-stars. They are made with a light poplin cotton, have a button-fly closure, and elasticized waist. Find them in over 15 patterns and sizes XXS-3XL.
Promising Amazon review: "My body tends to run warm so I prefer lighter and cooler feeling pajama pants for most of the year, especially in the summer. These pajamas are perfect for me thanks to how light they are and how cool they feel due to being made of 100% cotton. I also ordered a pair of RK Classical Sleepwear pants from Amazon at the same time as this Amazon Essential pair with the assumption that I'd really like at least one of the pairs. I wound up really liking both pairs but favor the Amazon Essential pair more due to the coolness of being 100% cotton compared to the RK pair's 55% cotton / 45% polyester blend." — Elisa K.
A new version of the viral pajama set from Target
Promising Target review: "Love these! Material is very soft, stretchy, light, and cool. Perfect for hot summer nights. Shorts are a bit shorter than I’d prefer, but I’m covered. No issues with the buttons coming undone or with pilling. Liked them so much in navy, I went back for the green geometric." — Skeezix
A sleep T-shirt made from cooling rayon fibers
This T-shirt gown is part of Soma's Cool Nights collection of breathable and cooling sleepwear that's made with lightweight rayon fibers that never cling to the body. Now on sale in many of the 18 prints available, the Cool Nights sleep dress comes in women's sizes XS-XXL.
Promising Soma reviews: "I bought this a week ago and I love it. It is so soft and breathable in this heat." — Comfee
"When I say I need Cool Nights I am not kidding. We live in the desert and it is so hot in the summer. I can now sleep through the night without waking up sweating. The fabric is so cool and drapes beautifully. Others say the size runs small but for me this is not true at all. I will be ordering more. Thanks Soma" — LJstv
Two moisture-wicking Hanes T-shirts
Promising Amazon review: "Perfect for the hot and humid southern weather." — mrs mom
"Outstanding shirts for the price! Great night shirt that keeps me cool while sleeping." — Robert Maddox
A washable mulberry silk set
Quince is known for using luxury fabrics that can be purchased at an affordable price point and this sleep set made from 100% mulberry silk, a naturally thermoregulating material, is a prime example. The adjustable racerback cami and relaxed-fit lounge shorts are sold separately but are both machine-washable and available in sizes XS-XL. Find them in up to six colors.
Promising Quince review: "I love this cami, which I paired with the silk pajama (long) bottoms. They are great together. I had worried the cami would be too cropped but have full mid-section coverage. I sleep on the warmer side and these pjs are cooling, just as I’d hoped. The quality of the silk is perfect — not slippery satin texture but super soft with a great feel. They run roomy (but not too large), which is nice for pjs." — Sharon H.
Soft men's shorts made from a cooling fabric
Promising Amazon review: "I can’t normally wear pajamas because I get too hot. I bought several sets of 32 Cool shorts and shirts for a stay in the hospital and have worn them ever since. They are light and stretchy and very comfortable. They wash very well and hold up nicely. Price couldn’t be much better. Wish there were more colors. I have several sets I’ve been wearing for over a year and they still look great. I just bought another set. I get XL shirts and L shorts. I’m 6’ and 210lbs." — Nolan Little
A cooling eucalyptus sleep T-shirt for men
Promising Dagsmejan reviews: "This T-shirt is super comfy and definitely keeps me cool. Definitely feels a bit luxurious." — Jake S.
"I have eczema so need to keep cool in bed, these are the only pajamas that work for me." — Nigel S.
A pair of Nautica 100% cotton sleep pants
Nautica's soft-woven sleep pants are constructed of 100% cotton, feature side pockets and an elasticized waistband. They are available in several colors and prints and come in men's sizes S-XL.
Promising Amazon review: "These pants are great for hot summer nights, cool, light and comfortable. I have long legs and the pants were originally quite long but shrank about two inches when they were washed. Preshrinking the cotton fabric would help in maintaining the original length. In the picture they drape over your feet, but, in actuality they hang around your ankles. I would recommend these PJs to anyone with the caveat, prepare for them to shorten a bit." — Jim Vanden Berg
A stretchy short women's pajama set
Available in sizes S-XXL and 17 colors and prints, this short-sleeve sleep set comes with tons of claims endorsing the fabric's breathability, softness and stay-cool capabilities.
Promising Amazon review: "Sizing was as expected. The material is very soft and comfortable. I stay cool throughout the night and don't overheat. I considered a medium, but I am a 36D in the chest and didn't want a tight top for sleeping, so I ordered a large and the sizing was perfect." — Jennifer Middleton
"Very lightweight, cool and comfy. Also very flattering which I was surprised by. This is my first pair of PJ's that actually keep me cool while I sleep. I'm going to purchase a few more pairs." — Ann Roberson