Should We Really Heat to 19°C? Here’s the Ideal Temperature According to Experts

Winter is here and with it, the question of heating. For decades, government guidelines have recommended an indoor temperature of 19°C to limit energy consumption. But is this really the best option for combining comfort and savings?

Some find this temperature too cold, while others claim it is sufficient to stay comfortable. Sleep and energy management specialists provide precise and nuanced answers on the true ideal temperature for each room in the house.

Bedroom: should you heat or cool?

In winter, we might be tempted to increase the heating in the bedroom for maximum comfort. Bad idea!

oline Rome, a sophrologist specializing in sleep, a temperature that is too high disrupts falling asleep.

Why?

Our body follows a circadian rhythm: it naturally cools down at night to facilitate falling asleep.
A room that is too hot prevents this natural regulation and can cause nighttime awakenings and insomnia.

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