Cooler Bedroom Temperatures Enhance Sleep Quality
Yes, a cold room around 18-20°C helps you sleep better by reducing awakenings, improving subjective sleep satisfaction, and facilitating the core body temperature drop essential for deep sleep.
- Bedroom temperatures of 18-20°C support better sleep by aligning with the body's natural cooling for rest.
- Cooler rooms decrease awakenings and improve subjective sleep ratings compared to warmer environments.
| Metric | Scientific Observation | Impact Magnitude | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-20°C | Promotes core body temperature drop for deep sleep | Reduces awakenings and improves satisfaction | ||
| >24°C | Linked to more disturbances and shorter duration | Worse subjective ratings and daytime dysfunction | ||
| Cooler adjustments | Enhances alertness post-sleep | Measurable improvements in daily function |