The 3 am winter wake-up call — why it happens and 3 simple tricks to sleep through the night

As winter draws in, along with the nights, some of us can start to see changes in our sleep — and may even experience 3 am wake-ups.

So, why does this happen? With temperatures dropping and less daylight, colder months can affect our circadian rhythm (our internal body clock), making it harder to stay asleep through the night.

For our Fall Back into Great Sleep campaign, we’ll look at, with the help of sleep experts, the reasons you could be waking up at 3 am, how to change your sleeping habits, and tips to help you fall back to sleep quickly if you do find yourself wide awake in the early hours.

What is the 3 am winter wake-up call?

If you’ve found yourself wide awake early doors — even though you usually sleep soundly through the night — you might be experiencing what’s known as the