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You can’t talk about temperatures without mentioning humidity—and vice-versa! It’s a true balancing act to maintain the proper temperature and humidity while growing cannabis indoors. These two components contribute to the overall climate of your grow space and affect your plant at each stage.

We’re here to help you find the best settings for optimal results when growing our premium cannabis seeds.

Why temperature and humidity are important

Getting your temperature and humidity settings correct is an essential step to creating the ideal climate for growing cannabis. Temperature determines how hot or cold it is inside your grow tent. Humidity measures how much moisture is in the air. There is a direct connection between the two since humidity is always relative to the temperature. The irony is that you can control each of these individually.

Finding the right balance between the two becomes a skill acquired over time as you improve your cultivation. The good news is that cannabis plants are very resilient and still able to grow in temperatures and humidity conditions outside of the recommended range. Over time, you’ll learn the best techniques for the optimal temperature and humidity.

What affects temperature and humidity in your grow setup

Different stages of the grow cycle require different temperature and humidity levels. Even if you set your equipment to the proper settings, the actual climate inside your grow space will likely vary. Many early growers run into this issue when they first start cultivating cannabis. Your perfect settings are often impacted by other resources inside your grow setup that can cause fluctuations from your desired climate.

A few of the external factors contributing to changes in the temperature and humidity while growing cannabis are:

Other factors include how much water you give your plant, natural plant transpiration, and the temperature outside your grow space.

Optimal settings for each Cannabis Growth Stage

Sum up your climate control settings and the external factors to maintain a balance of temperature and humidity. Here is the perfect balance of each that cultivators should strive for to get optimal results when growing cannabis.

Finding the best temperature and humidity starts long before you plant your first seed. Preserve your cannabis seeds by storing them in a location with cool temperatures and low humidity. Keeping them sealed inside their original packaging is recommended for long-term storage up to two years!

The main growth period for cannabis plants is from germination to the vegetative stage. You’ll have fun watching your plant during these weeks when it grows from a tiny taproot hanging from the cannabis seed to a large plant nearing maturity and starting to flower. To support this growth, the best environments balance warm temperatures with high humidity. The humidity levels provide enough moisture in the air to maximise absorption through the roots and leaves. As your plant gets closer to the flowering stage, gradually decreasing the humidity will help prepare it for the following climate setting.

One of the most drastic changes to the temperature and humidity when growing cannabis occurs during the flowering stage. In an outdoor setting, cannabis plants reach this stage as summer turns to autumn. This time of year is characterised by shorter days and less sunlight. Adjusting the climate of your home cultivation to warm temperatures during the day/light cycle, cooler temperatures at night, and low humidity will help trick your plants into thinking that autumn is approaching—regardless of what season you’re growing your cannabis plant.

It’s a balancing act to keep the right temperature and humidity while drying and curing. Drying puts moisture into the air, so adequate air circulation and ventilation are important. You should keep your grow space at a moderate room temperature and low humidity for the best results. Warmer temperatures help your plants dry. But not too warm to rush the process. A slow, steady drying stage will improve the flavour and quality of your buds!

How to change temperature and humidity

Growers can build climate control equipment into their home setup to adjust the temperature and humidity levels. Oscillating fans and clip-on fans are a cost-effective way to cool temperatures. Place a space heater OUTSIDE the grow tent to warm the temperature inside your grow tent. Putting a heater inside the tent is harmful to cannabis plants. A humidity dome is one of the best ways to boost humidity during the earliest stages. During later stages, a small humidifier or dehumidifier will help the ideal setting. Remember the other external factors that impact the overall temperature and humidity. Use LED lights for reduced heat from the lights.

In addition to setting the levels, you should include a few tools to help measure the temperature and humidity levels of your grow space. A thermometer (for temperature) and hygrometer (for humidity) will help you maintain balance for the entire growth cycle.

Regularly observe your plants to see how they respond to the current temperature and humidity settings. This hands-on approach is the best way to determine if you’ve achieved the ideal conditions for optimal growth.

Our premium cannabis seeds grow in a range of temperatures and humidity levels. Shop today to start growing!