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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Andrew Young

Brits think 26C is 'too hot' for exercise or chores like gardening or cooking

As soon as the temperature hits 26C, Brits consider it “too hot” for certain activities such as exercising, gardening, cooking – or even wearing clothes.

Other chores Brits avoid doing when the mercury rises include cleaning the house, doing DIY, and driving, according to a poll of 2,000 adults.

The optimum temperature for a British summer's day was found to be 22C – while anything below 15C is considered too cold.

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