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What to wear in 30 degrees (86 °F)

30 °C is hot. Stay cool with the lightest, loosest, most breathable clothes you have, cover up from the sun, and keep drinking water.

By Style Finder · Updated 26 October 2026

In short

  • Loose linen and cotton in light colours.
  • Cover up from the sun rather than baring everything: loose sleeves protect your skin.
  • Breathable shoes: sandals or canvas.
  • A wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and sun cream.
On this page
  1. How to layer at 30 °C
  2. Outfit ideas
  3. What to avoid
  4. Questions

How to layer at 30 °C

  1. One loose layer

    The lightest, loosest pieces you have; avoid anything tight.

Outfit ideas

  • Getting through the day: Loose linen shirt, Wide linen trousers, Breathable loafersAI illustration

    Getting through the day

    • Loose linen shirt
    • Wide linen trousers
    • Breathable loafers

    Loose linen lets air through and still looks smart.

  • Out in the heat: Loose T-shirt, Light shorts, Wide-brimmed hat, Sunglasses, SandalsAI illustration

    Out in the heat

    • Loose T-shirt
    • Light shorts
    • Wide-brimmed hat
    • Sunglasses
    • Sandals

    Light and loose, with shade for your head and face.

    Stay in the shade in the middle of the day.

  • Hot evening: Cotton sundress or short-sleeve shirt, Light trousers or skirt, SandalsAI illustration

    Hot evening

    • Cotton sundress or short-sleeve shirt
    • Light trousers or skirt
    • Sandals

    Cool and relaxed for a warm night.

What to avoid

  • Dark, heavy and synthetic fabrics.
  • Tight clothes.
  • Shoes that don’t breathe.

Questions

Linen and light cotton, in loose fits and light colours.

Loose, light layers that cover your skin protect you from the sun and can feel cooler than baring it.

Colder: 25 °C

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