What is The Right Temperature for a Hot Tub?
Hot water is a significant part of what makes your hot tub a feel-good resource. Hot water helps relieve tension in the body, helping to encourage relaxation, sleep, sore muscles, and chronic pain. But at what temperature does water begin to deliver all of these benefits? Read on for our breakdown of the dos and don’ts of hot tub heating.
What is The Right Temperature for a Hot Tub?
Before we tell you the ideal temperature for a hot tub, let’s review which temperature not to set your hot tub. You never want to let the temperature of your hot tub exceed 104° F.
According to the Pool & Hot Tub Association, at this temperature, your body and organ temperature can become unsafe — they liken temps this high to your body having a fever. They also advise to never sit in a 104° F hot tub for more than 15 minutes at a time.
So, with that safety precaution out of the way, we’ll tell you that most people set their hot tubs to between 100 – 102° F. At this point, it’s really a matter of preference, though the time you are able to sit in the hot tub safely may lengthen a bit as the temperature drops.
Another consideration is if children are going to be using the hot tub. Children’s bodies don’t regulate temperature well, so you may want to set your hot tub’s temperature lower, say at 98° F, to make the water safer for them. It is inadvisable for children under the age of five to use the hot tub. Read more hot tub safety tips for children.
Dos and Don’ts of Setting Your Hot Tub Temperature
To recap, here’s a quick checklist for making it easier to find the ideal hot tub temperature:
Do:
- Find a comfortable temperature for you between 98 – 102° F
- Turn down the temps if children will be using the hot tubs
- Keep temps down if you want to use the tub for longer than 15 minutes
- Get out of your hot tub if you’re feeling lightheaded, dizzy, or nauseated
Don’t:
- Don’t set your hot tub above 104° F (40° C)
- Don’t sit for more than 15 minutes in a 104° F (40° C) hot tub
- Don’t let children sit in a hot tub for more than 5 minutes
No matter what the temperature, listen to your body. If you ever feel dizzy, nauseated, or lightheaded, get out of the hot tub immediately. Make sure also to limit alcohol consumption and stay hydrated to keep your hot tub soak a feel-good experience.
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