What should a baby wear at 20 °C
At 20 °C a toddler (1–3 years) is comfortable in: t-shirt, trousers, cardigan, trainers. Newborns need one layer more, pre-schoolers one layer less.
What to wear at 20 °C: layers by age
Newborn (0–3 months)
- Base layer
- Vest bodysuit, Long-sleeve top, Trousers
- Warm layer
- not needed
- Outer layer
- not needed
- Head
- Thin hat
- Hands
- not needed
- Shoes
- not needed
- Extras
- not needed
Baby (3–12 months)
- Base layer
- Vest bodysuit, Trousers
- Warm layer
- Cardigan
- Outer layer
- not needed
- Head
- Thin hat
- Hands
- not needed
- Shoes
- Trainers
- Extras
- not needed
Toddler (1–3 years)
- Base layer
- T-shirt, Trousers
- Warm layer
- Cardigan
- Outer layer
- not needed
- Head
- not needed
- Hands
- not needed
- Shoes
- Trainers
- Extras
- not needed
Pre-schooler (3–6 years)
- Base layer
- T-shirt, Trousers
- Warm layer
- not needed
- Outer layer
- not needed
- Head
- not needed
- Hands
- not needed
- Shoes
- Trainers
- Extras
- not needed
Weather adjustments
How the outfit changes for a toddler (1–3 years).
Rain: raincoat and wellies
Add: raincoat, wellies
Take off: trainers
Wind: scarf and a windproof jacket
Add: light jacket
Strong sun: sun hat and sunglasses
Add: sun hat, sunglasses
Put children’s sun cream on exposed skin
Active play: one layer lighter
Take off: cardigan
More details
At 20 °C a toddler (1–3 years) is usually comfortable in: t-shirt, trousers, cardigan, trainers. This is a guide for a calm walk in dry weather without strong wind. A newborn under three months needs one layer more: vest bodysuit, long-sleeve top, trousers, thin hat. A baby under one: vest bodysuit, trousers, cardigan, thin hat, trainers. A pre-schooler can go lighter: t-shirt, trousers, trainers.
At 15 °C the outfit gains: long-sleeve top, light jacket, thin hat. When it warms up to 25 °C, you can take off: trousers, cardigan, trainers. In the rain, bring: raincoat, wellies. In strong wind, add: light jacket. A high UV index is the time for: sun hat, sunglasses. Put children’s sun cream on exposed skin. If your child runs about a lot, remove: cardigan.
In air-conditioned rooms and cars, keep a light top at hand: the drop in temperature is noticeable.
The best guide is how your child feels: a warm, dry neck. These tips do not replace advice from your GP or health visitor.
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Questions and answers
Is a hat needed at 20 °C?
Check the Head row in the table for your child’s age.
What changes if it is windy at 20 °C?
Add a scarf and a windproof jacket.
Which shoes does a toddler need at 20 °C?
For a toddler (1–3 years) at 20 °C: trainers. In the rain, wellies are better.
What should a baby under one wear at 20 °C?
A baby aged 3–12 months at 20 °C: vest bodysuit, trousers, cardigan, thin hat, trainers.
Is this medical advice?
No. It is a clothing guide; watch how your child feels and follow your GP’s or health visitor’s advice.
Where can I get advice for my weather?
In the Layer app: it reads temperature, wind, humidity and UV and suggests layers by age.
Other temperatures
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What should my child wear today?
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